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After an impressive win at home against the Kings the Cavaliers hit the road to face the 9-40 Washington Wizards, who are 3-21 at home. Eight of the Wizards’ nine wins this season have come against teams with losing records; the only exception was a fluke win over Indiana two months ago.
In two previous meetings the Cavs won 140-101 and 114-90. Since the last game against Clevland the Wizards are 2-12.
The Wizards are about average at scoring, ranking 18th in points per game. Surprisingly they rank 2nd in points in the paint and 3rd in fast break points. They rank 6th in field goal attempts per game and lead the NBA in pace. Nobody plays faster.
The Wizards are 20th in 3-point rate and 27th in 3-point percentage. They don’t get to the line much (27th in free throws per possession) and they’re last in offensive rebounding percentage. They rush the ball up the floor in hopes of getting a layup or uncontested 3-point attempt before the defense can set up. The key to beating these guys is good transition defense.
Defensively they are last in scoring defense, 29th in points in the paint allowed (got that Jarrett and Evan?), 28th in effective field goal percentage, 27th in opponents’ 2-point percentage, and last in defensive rebound percentage. In the unlikely even that you miss your first shot you have a great chance of getting a second. The Wizards are the worst defensive team in the Association, allowing 124.0 points per game.
With the Cavs having two 6'11" bigs who can score in the paint and guards and wings who can get to the rim off the dribble I expect the Cavs to try and take full advantage of the Wizards' defense allowing the second most points in the paint in the NBA. With starting PF Marvin Bagley III out it should be that much easier.
PG Tyus Jones is averaging 12.2 ppg on 49% overall and 39% on 3’s. I’ve seen his name a lot in the trade rumors.
Several teams are reportedly eyeing Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
The Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves have all shown interest in the 27-year-old, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype…Despite the Wizards' abysmal 9-40 record this season, Jones has been an effective lead guard who has shown to be a proficient three-level scorer despite not taking a high volume of shot attempts. - Bleacher Report
Jones is in the 83rd percentile of point guards in assist to usage ratio and in the 97th percentile in turnover percentage. I can see why a number of teams want him.
Kyle Kuzma is their leading scorer at 21.8 ppg, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. However, he is only in the 16th percentile among bigs in points per shot attempt. Jordan Poole averages 16.2 points on an inefficient 41% overall and 30% on 3’s. Deni Avdija averages 12.7 points on 51% and 39%. He ranks very high in points per shot attempt and assist percentage, but he’s near the bottom at his position in turnover percentage. Corey Kispert provides some scoring punch off the bench, ranking in the 90th percentile in points per shot attempt among forwards and kicking in 11.6 ppg.
C Daniel Gafford, 6’11”, is in the 92nd percentile in block percentage, the 81st percentile in steal percentage, and the 77th percentile in offensive rebound percentage. He doesn’t shoot much but makes 69.5% of his shots. He plays great defense and crashes the offensive glass. He has the best on/off number on the team at +6.1. He and Allen should be an interesting matchup. Avdija is next among the starters at +3.9 and the rest are in the negative.
PF Marvin Bagley III, who is averaging 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in 24 minutes a game since being acquired from Detroit on Jan. 2, is out with a back injury.
With a day off and on a serious roll, I can’t see any way the Cavs become the second team with a winning record that loses to Washington this year. With another road game tomorrow against Brooklyn it would be helpful if the Cavs can put the Wizards away early and limit the minutes the starters have to play.
In two previous meetings the Cavs won 140-101 and 114-90. Since the last game against Clevland the Wizards are 2-12.
The Wizards are about average at scoring, ranking 18th in points per game. Surprisingly they rank 2nd in points in the paint and 3rd in fast break points. They rank 6th in field goal attempts per game and lead the NBA in pace. Nobody plays faster.
The Wizards are 20th in 3-point rate and 27th in 3-point percentage. They don’t get to the line much (27th in free throws per possession) and they’re last in offensive rebounding percentage. They rush the ball up the floor in hopes of getting a layup or uncontested 3-point attempt before the defense can set up. The key to beating these guys is good transition defense.
Defensively they are last in scoring defense, 29th in points in the paint allowed (got that Jarrett and Evan?), 28th in effective field goal percentage, 27th in opponents’ 2-point percentage, and last in defensive rebound percentage. In the unlikely even that you miss your first shot you have a great chance of getting a second. The Wizards are the worst defensive team in the Association, allowing 124.0 points per game.
With the Cavs having two 6'11" bigs who can score in the paint and guards and wings who can get to the rim off the dribble I expect the Cavs to try and take full advantage of the Wizards' defense allowing the second most points in the paint in the NBA. With starting PF Marvin Bagley III out it should be that much easier.
PG Tyus Jones is averaging 12.2 ppg on 49% overall and 39% on 3’s. I’ve seen his name a lot in the trade rumors.
Several teams are reportedly eyeing Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
The Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves have all shown interest in the 27-year-old, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype…Despite the Wizards' abysmal 9-40 record this season, Jones has been an effective lead guard who has shown to be a proficient three-level scorer despite not taking a high volume of shot attempts. - Bleacher Report
Jones is in the 83rd percentile of point guards in assist to usage ratio and in the 97th percentile in turnover percentage. I can see why a number of teams want him.
Kyle Kuzma is their leading scorer at 21.8 ppg, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. However, he is only in the 16th percentile among bigs in points per shot attempt. Jordan Poole averages 16.2 points on an inefficient 41% overall and 30% on 3’s. Deni Avdija averages 12.7 points on 51% and 39%. He ranks very high in points per shot attempt and assist percentage, but he’s near the bottom at his position in turnover percentage. Corey Kispert provides some scoring punch off the bench, ranking in the 90th percentile in points per shot attempt among forwards and kicking in 11.6 ppg.
C Daniel Gafford, 6’11”, is in the 92nd percentile in block percentage, the 81st percentile in steal percentage, and the 77th percentile in offensive rebound percentage. He doesn’t shoot much but makes 69.5% of his shots. He plays great defense and crashes the offensive glass. He has the best on/off number on the team at +6.1. He and Allen should be an interesting matchup. Avdija is next among the starters at +3.9 and the rest are in the negative.
PF Marvin Bagley III, who is averaging 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds in 24 minutes a game since being acquired from Detroit on Jan. 2, is out with a back injury.
With a day off and on a serious roll, I can’t see any way the Cavs become the second team with a winning record that loses to Washington this year. With another road game tomorrow against Brooklyn it would be helpful if the Cavs can put the Wizards away early and limit the minutes the starters have to play.
