CLEVELAND (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points and the weary Washington Wizards, overcoming an overtime loss and early morning arrival in town, defeated the Cavaliers 124-112.
The Wizards started slowly after not getting in until around 4:00 a.m. following an OT defeat in Miami on Wednesday, but took over late in the first quarter and pulled away.
The Cavaliers have lost six in a row and 11 of 13.
Collin Sexton led Cleveland with 29 points.
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Cavaliers center Ante Zizic is sidelined indefinitely after experiencing dizziness and other vertigo-like symptoms. The team said Zizic has been diagnosed with a vestibular condition. The 23-year-old Croatian has been nauseous and dizzy and the Cavs are going to rest him to further evaluate his symptoms.
Swingman Dylan Windler had successful surgery Tuesday on a lower leg stress reaction suffered before training camp. The No. 26 pick is out for the rest of this season.