On December 13 , the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 130-126. In this game, Mitchell had a breakout performance in the fourth quarter, scoring 24 points in the quarter and a season-high 48 points, leading the Cavaliers to a comeback victory after trailing by as many as 15 points.

At the start of the game, Mobley played consistently on offense and in playmaking, helping the Cavaliers gradually take control. Late in the first quarter, the Cavaliers went on a 14-0 run to establish a lead. In the second quarter, the Wizards narrowed the gap to 9-0 , and the score remained tied multiple times, with the Wizards even briefly taking the lead.

After switching sides, the Wizards hit four consecutive three-pointers to quickly widen the gap. The Cavaliers' offense stalled, and the Wizards capitalized, extending their lead, scoring 40 points in the third quarter alone, at one point reaching 15 points. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers started with a 12-2 run , quickly closing the gap to just one point. The Wizards briefly stabilized the situation with three-pointers, but Mitchell hit consecutive drives and long-range shots in crucial moments. Mitchell scored a key layup before the final buzzer. Ultimately, the Cavaliers won 130-126.

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 48 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; Mobley 23 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists; Garland 18 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals; Hunter 15 points, 4 rebounds; Tyson 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Ball 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Porter 4 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; Wade 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Bryant 2 points, 2 rebounds; Tomlin 3 rebounds, 1 assist.

Wizards player data

Carrington 27 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists; McCollum 27 points, 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Bagley 15 points , 14 rebounds, 4 assists; Watkins 15 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist , 2 blocks ; George 15 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Vukcevic 14 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Riley 7 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists; Champagne 3 points , 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Trae Johnson 3 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist .