CJ McCollum Leads Wizards Offense Despite Loss to Cavaliers
CJ McCollum has recently faced challenges maintaining offensive consistency, scoring under 20 points in four of his last five games. At 34 years old, he has been among several disappointing contributors on a struggling Washington Wizards roster early in the season.
On Friday night, McCollum stood out by leading the team's offense with 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field, including 6-of-13 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. He also added three assists, one steal, and two rebounds. Despite his efforts, the Wizards fell 148-114 to the Cavaliers.
"CJ McCollum led the Wizards offense Friday night, scoring 25 points (8-16 FG, 6-13 3PT, 3-4 FT) while also dishing out three assists, recording one steal, and grabbing two rebounds in a 148-114 loss to the Cavaliers."
Game Summary
- Score: Cavaliers 148, Wizards 114
- McCollum's stats: 25 points, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 rebounds
- McCollum's shooting breakdown: 8/16 FG, 6/13 3PT, 3/4 FT
Season Context
The Wizards have started the season underwhelmingly, with McCollum being one of several players struggling to deliver consistent performances in the offense.
Author's summary: CJ McCollum showed a strong offensive effort Friday but could not prevent Washington's heavy defeat, reflecting ongoing inconsistency in the team's early season play.