Cavaliers vs Wizards: Player Stats & Game Recap 2026

The final game of the regular season rarely feels like a throwaway when someone is chasing history. On April 12, 2026, Nae’Qwan Tomlin did exactly that, pouring in a career-high 26 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Washington Wizards 130-117. The win gave the Cavaliers a 52-30 record and offered a glimpse of the depth that will matter in the playoffs.

Game Date: April 12, 2026 ·
Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 130 – Washington Wizards 117 ·
Top Scorer (Cavaliers): Nae’Qwan Tomlin (26 points, career-high) ·
Cavs Record: 52-30 ·
Wizards Record: 17-65

Key facts from the game are summarized in the table below.

Was Wizards vs. Cle Cavaliers?

Game Confirmation

• The matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers was indeed played on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (NBA.com game page).
• It served as the regular-season finale for both teams (NBA.com).
• The Cavaliers won the game with a decisive 130-117 victory (ESPN box score).

Date and Venue

• Date: April 12, 2026 (NBA.com)
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio (ESPN)
• The game was the second and final meeting of the 2025-26 season between these two teams (NBA.com).

The implication: For fans looking for confirmation, this was a real, official NBA game that closed the season for both clubs.

What are the Cleveland Cavaliers’ stats?

Team Shooting and Scoring

Total Points: 130 ·
First Quarter: 43 ·
Second Quarter: 22 ·
Third Quarter: 34 ·
Fourth Quarter: 31

• The Cavaliers shot efficiently and took a commanding 43-21 lead after the first quarter (ESPN).
• Though they were outscored in the second (34-22) and third (40-34) quarters, Cleveland’s early advantage held (ESPN).
• In the final period, the Cavaliers outscored Washington 31-22 to close out the victory (ESPN).

Key Player Contributions

• Nae’Qwan Tomlin: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists (career-high) (RotoWire)
• Jaylon Tyson: 22 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists (near triple-double) (NBA.com)
• Ajay Mitchell: 22 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists in 35 minutes (RotoWire)

What this means: Cleveland’s depth – especially the contributions from Tomlin, Tyson, and Mitchell – made up for any second-half wobbles. The team proved its bench can carry the scoring load.

The pattern: Cleveland’s ability to generate multiple near-triple-doubles suggests a versatile offense that can adapt in the postseason.

What were the player stats for the Cavaliers vs Wizards game?

Cavaliers Player Stats

• Nae’Qwan Tomlin: 26 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 36 MIN (career-high) (RotoWire)
• Jaylon Tyson: 22 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST (just 2 assists shy of triple-double) (NBA.com)
• Ajay Mitchell: 22 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST (RotoWire)
• Will Riley: 6 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST in 34 MIN (RotoWire)
• Full box score available on NBA.com and ESPN.

Wizards Player Stats

• Jamir Watkins: Top scorer for Washington, exact points TBD (reported by RotoWire)
• Darius Cooper: 20 PTS, 6 AST (RotoWire)
• Full player stats for Washington are available on the official NBA.com box score.

The trade-off: Official box scores provide all the numbers, but the season finale often features deep bench rotations – some stats may reflect limited minutes rather than typical usage.

What was the final score of the Cavs vs Wizards game?

Game Summary

• Final score: Cavaliers 130 – Wizards 117 (ESPN)
• The Cavaliers led from start to finish (ESPN).
• The win improved Cleveland’s record to 52-30 (ESPN).
• The loss dropped Washington to 17-65 (ESPN).

Score Breakdown

The quarter-by-quarter scoring shows how Cleveland built and protected its lead.

The pattern: Cleveland’s explosive first quarter and composed fourth quarter were enough to offset two wobble periods. The Wizards’ comeback fell short despite winning the middle quarters.

How do the Cavaliers and Wizards compare head-to-head?

The 2025-26 season featured two meetings between these teams. Here’s how the matchups compare.

The implication: The Cavaliers swept the season series, confirming their superiority. For the Wizards, these two games highlighted the gap between a contender and a lottery team.

“Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points in the victory,” wrote the Associated Press, as reported by ESPN.

AP recap via ESPN

“Jaylon Tyson finished two assists shy of a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists,” noted the NBA.com game recap.

NBA.com

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, the takeaway is clear: with a deep rotation and multiple players capable of double-double performances, they head into the playoffs as a balanced threat. For the Washington Wizards, the 17-65 finish signals a long rebuild ahead – the focus shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft and developing young talent.

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