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Cavs vs Wizards: Pride on the line in meaningless finale
13 Apr
Summary
- Cavaliers secured fourth seed, Wizards have worst record.
- Both teams are locked into standings, playing only for pride.
- Wizards have lost 25 of their last 26 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, having secured their playoff spot and the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, are set to host the Washington Wizards in their final regular season game on Sunday. With both teams locked into their respective standings, the game is primarily a battle for pride rather than playoff positioning.
The Cavaliers (51-30) have shown strong recent form, winning 10 of their last 13 games and are expected to rest key players like Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, potentially giving players like Nae'Qwan Tomlin more opportunities.
Conversely, the Wizards (17-64) are concluding a difficult season, having clinched the league's worst record. They have endured a tough stretch, losing 25 of their last 26 games, with their only recent victory coming against the Utah Jazz on March 25.
Despite the team's struggles, guard Bub Carrington has been a consistent performer, playing in all 163 Wizards games since his debut on October 24, 2024, and has improved his sophomore averages.