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Washington Wizards Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Comparison

By Frank J. Platko

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards look for the score during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 127-115. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards look for the score during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 25, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 127-115. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 06: Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) scores over multiple Cleveland Cavaliers defenders during a match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 06: Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) scores over multiple Cleveland Cavaliers defenders during a match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Marcin Gortat vs. Tristian Thompson 

This is a surprisingly dicey debate. 

Judging based off of the numbers, Marcin Gortat comes off as the better player. He averages more points (10.8 to 8.1), rebounds (10.4 to 9.2), and is a significantly better free throw shooter (64.8% to 49.8%). But these numbers should be taken with a grain of salt. 

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It should be said that Gortat also averages more minutes and almost three more FGA per game. While both players are the 5th scoring options in their respective lineups, Gortat gets more opportunities and has a more featured role in the offense.

Tristan Thompson shoots a higher percentage from the field, averages more blocks, and less turnovers. Gortat averages more rebounds, but Thompson plays next to an elite rebounder in Kevin Love, who takes away some of his opportunities. 

Overall, Gortat is a slightly more polished player on offense and Thompson is more effective as a defender. If this were based off age and potential, Thompson would get the edge. But it’s not. Alas, too close to call. 

ADVANTAGE: Even 

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