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The Cleveland Cavaliers are riding high, sporting an impressive 17-3 record and winners of their last game. Their stellar 85% win percentage is a testament to their dominance this season. On the other hand, the Washington Wizards have struggled mightily, limping in with a dismal 2-16 record and mired in a brutal 14-game losing streak.
The Cavaliers have been an offensive juggernaut, averaging a blistering 122 points per game while allowing just 112.3. They've been lethal from all areas, shooting just under 51% from the field, hovering around 41% from three-point range, and a shade above 78% at the free-throw line. Their balanced attack is further fueled by nearly 43 rebounds and 28 assists per contest.
In contrast, the Wizards have been a defensive sieve, surrendering 123.1 points per game while mustering only 108.1 themselves. Their shooting numbers have been pedestrian at best, with a 44.4% field goal percentage, a 31.6% clip from deep, and just over 77% at the charity stripe. They've struggled to generate consistent offense, grabbing just under 42 rebounds and dishing out 24.6 assists on average.
Recent form only amplifies the disparity between these two teams. Over their last 20 games, the Cavaliers have racked up 17 wins, scoring 121.3 points per game on 50.8% shooting while allowing 112.3 points. The Wizards, on the other hand, have dropped 10 straight games in that span, averaging a paltry 106.6 points on 44.7% shooting while surrendering a whopping 122.8 points.
With their red-hot offense firing on all cylinders and a stifling defense that has stymied opponents, the Cavaliers look poised to extend their winning ways. The Wizards, meanwhile, are in desperate need of a spark to snap their nightmarish skid and inject some life into their floundering campaign.