Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview
The Washington Wizards will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Game Details
- When: Friday night, ET
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass
Injuries
- Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly (OUT – lower left leg tightness)
- Cavaliers: Lonzo Ball (OUT – knee), De’Andre Hunter (Probable – illness), Max Strus (OUT – foot), Dean Wade (OUT – eye)
Team Form and Key Players
The Wizards have lost six straight games, with their last four losses by 17 points or more. They have conceded 119 or more points in all seven defeats, including allowing the Celtics, who average 110.5 points per game, to score 136 points in Wednesday’s loss.
Alex Sarr has been a standout, scoring 31 points and shooting 4-5 from three-point range against Boston.
The Cavaliers hold a 5-3 record after recent victories over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell, who scored 46 points in the Cavaliers’ latest win, leads the team with an average of 31.9 points per game this season.
"Cleveland has won 12 straight games against the Wizards dating back to 2022."
This matchup highlights Cleveland’s dominance over Washington in recent years.
Author’s summary: The Cavaliers enter the game favored with strong offensive performances, while the Wizards face challenges after a string of tough losses and key injuries.
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