Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview
Game Details
The Washington Wizards will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass
Injury Reports
- 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)
Washington Wizards Overview
The Wizards are struggling with a six-game losing streak, including four losses by 17 or more points. In all seven losses, they have allowed 119 or more points. In their recent game against the Celtics—who average 110.5 points per game—they conceded 136 points.
Alex Sarr has been a standout performer, scoring 31 points with 4-of-5 shooting from three-point range against Boston.
Cleveland Cavaliers Overview
Cleveland holds a 5-3 record following wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the latest game and leads the team with an average of 31.9 points per game.
The Cavaliers have dominated recent matchups, winning 12 straight games against the Wizards since 2022.
"Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the Cavs’ latest win and enters Friday averaging a team-best 31.9 points per game."
Author’s summary: The Wizards face a tough challenge as they seek to break a long losing streak against a strong Cavaliers team led by high-scoring Donovan Mitchell.