Another game where the Washington Wizards couldn't close out what should have been a win. After leading by 10 at the half, the Wizards lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 10, getting outscored 20 -10 in the second half.
Having both Justin Champagnie and Tre Johnson injured clearly hurt the Wizards. If just one of them were healthy, this game probably would have turned into a win. Still, let's talk about the studs and duds who did play.
Stud: AJ Dybantsa
AJ DYBANTSA IN HIS NBA DEBUT:
19 POINTS
2 ASSISTS
2 REBOUNDS
8/12 FG
26 MINUTES
WHAT A DEBUT FROM AJ DYBANTSA 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RotL821hVL
— WizardsMuse (@WizardsMuse1) October 29, 2026
AJ Dybantsa finally made his NBA debut, and he didn't disappoint. He dominated in the mid-range just like he did in college, and his three-point shot looked very viable. He clearly made this offense look even better.
What was impressive, though, was his off-ball play, as he fit alongside Trae Young perfectly. The defense was also very solid.…