Washington Wizards beat Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 to clinch play-in spot


Washington Wizards beat Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 to clinch play-in spot

Russell Westbrook knocks 182nd Triple-Double

Russell Westbrook scored his first triple-double since surpassing legend Oscar Robertson; 21 points, 12 rebounds and 17 assists as he ensured Washington Wizards their spot in the play-in tournament after a win against depleted Cleveland Cavaliers. Westbrook joined Hall of Famers John Stockton and Isiah Thomas as the only players with at least 15 assists in seven consecutive games in NBA history. 

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Davis Bertans scored 17 points, Rui Hachimura and Robin Lopez each had 14 as seven Washington Wizards reached double figures. Incredible to see the worst NBA team at one point of time in the worst, being able to make it in the play-in tournament. 

Russell Westbrook knocks first triple-double after surpassing Oscar Robertson to lead Washington Wizards past Cleveland Cavaliers 

Talking about the away team, Collin Sexton had 26 points and Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 14 rebounds for Cleveland Cavaliers, which has lost 7-straight on the road. Isaac Okoro had 17 points and Cedi Osman added 16. Washington scored 56 points in the paint and attempted 37 free throws, compared to just 21 for Cleveland. Reserve big men Anthony Gill and Daniel Gafford each had 12 as Washington outscored Cleveland Cavaliers bench 58-16. 

Washington Wizards currently the No. 10 seed, improved to 33-38 after snapping a two-game losing streak and is within a half-game of Indiana and Charlotte, both at 33-37. Washington can still finish anywhere between seed Nos. 8 and 10. Boston has clinched the No. 7 seed. 

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Talking about the history made by Russell Westbrook, in his first home game since becoming the triple-double leader, Westbrook was presented with a framed No. 182 Wizards jersey by owner Ted Leonsis. A video tribute to Wizards’ marquee player, played before the game in the arena that included remarks from Robertson and the three other players in the Top 5 for career triple-doubles- Magic Johnson, Jason Kidd, LeBron James. 

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