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Cavs vs Wizards: Draft Steal vs #1 Pick
Cleveland's rookie Meleek Thomas steals the game from top pick AJ Dybantsa.
In brief
Cleveland's rookie Meleek Thomas steals the game from top pick AJ Dybantsa. Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas secured a win by stopping top draft pick AJ Dybantsa in a crucial game. Originally reported by Cleveland Cavaliers On SI.
Draft Matchup
Cleveland Cavaliers faced Washington Wizards with first-round pick AJ Dybantsa and second-round pick Meleek Thomas.
AJ Dybantsa Debut
AJ Dybantsa scored 19 points on 8-12 FG with a go-ahead jumper six minutes before the end.
Meleek Thomas Debut
Meleek Thomas scored 10 points on 4-7 FG with four rebounds and a transition bucket.
Key Moment
Thomas grabbed a loose board and raced for a transition bucket to win the game.
Dybantsa's Impact
Dybantsa's mid-range jumper gave Washington a lead about 30 seconds before Thomas sealed the win.
Rookie Defense
Thomas stayed with Trae Young consistently and locked down Dybantsa late in the game.
Future Stars
Dybantsa will be a star in the NBA while Thomas is loved by fans and players.
Game Outcome
Cleveland Cavaliers won the game after Meleek Thomas stopped the top pick from scoring.
The short version
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas secured a win by stopping top draft pick AJ Dybantsa in a crucial game.
