The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards, 113-108, at Capital One Arena on Friday night.

The Wizards (20-34) appeared to be making a good deal of progress heading into the All-Star break, and they began their first quarter of play after the week-plus layoff just as hot. Washington took a 41-32 lead over the Cavaliers (15-40) through the first 12 minutes, and they still held a five-point advantage at halftime. Ultimately, Cleveland would make its push in the fourth quarter, finishing on a 26-13 run over the final 8:43 of the contest to notch the road win.

Collin Sexton paced the Cavaliers with 25 points, adding two rebounds and two assists. Cedi Osman generated a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and one steal. Darius Garland provided 15 points, four assists and two rebounds. Larry Nance, Jr. furnished 13 points, six boards and two assists. Andre Drummond generated a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included two assists, two steals and two blocks. Tristan Thompson and Dante Exum poured in 10 points apiece, with Thompson also pulling down 11 boards.

Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 26 points, supplementing them with three boards, one assist and three steals. Rui Hachimura supplied 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Troy Brown, Jr. registered 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Davis Bertans turned in 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block. Thomas Bryant returned from a foot injury to compile eight points, five boards and two steals. Shabazz Napier matched Bryant's scoring and added four assists, one rebound and one steal.

The Cavaliers hit the road and take on the Miami Heat on Saturday night, while the Wizards travel to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday evening.