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Wizards vs Cavaliers Postgame Quotes with Coach Wes Unseld Jr.

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Wizards
By BreAnna Holmes | Last updated 1/7/24

The Washington Wizards unfortunately started off 2024 with double losses against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Wednesday's game ending 101-140 and Friday's game 90-114.

Also See: Why Couldn't The Wizards Redeem Themselves In Cleveland?

After both of the games Coach Wes Unseld Jr. spoke to the media. Below are a few notable quotes from each of the postgame conferences.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Coach Unseld Jr.

"In the middle of the second I thought we really good. That bench unit was pretty good. They got it on all levels, the glass, the paint and obviously 20 made threes. Pretty much anything and everything"

"We're not going to overlook some of our shortcomings. We have to continue to teach and hold a certain standard in certain areas. We're not there yet. So once again tonight, we pay the price in [rebounding], but that doesn't detract or take away in any way from, you know, some of the other positive things we've done."

See highlights from this game in the video below:

Friday, January 5, 2024

Coach Unseld Jr.

"the energy, the effort, the purpose, I thought we took more pride in what we're trying to do across the board. So I was pleased with. that."

"I think [Bilal Coulibaly] did a decent job. And once again that's a tough cover, but trying to guard him without fouling. I thought he did a better job staying down on the multiple shot fakes, pivots. I thought he was locked in"

See highlights from this game in the video below: