Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview
Game Overview
The Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. The game will be broadcast on Monumental Sports Network and 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)
Washington Wizards Recent Performance
The Wizards have lost six straight games, with their last four losses by 17 or more points. They have conceded 119 or more points in all seven defeats this season. Most recently, they allowed the Celtics—who average 110.5 points per game—to score 136 points in Wednesday’s loss.
Alex Sarr has been a standout performer, scoring 31 points and shooting 4-5 from three-point range against Boston.
Cleveland Cavaliers Recent Performance
The Cavaliers hold a 5-3 record after wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell led the latest victory with 46 points and is currently averaging a team-high 31.9 points per game.
Cleveland has maintained a winning streak against Washington, defeating the Wizards in 12 consecutive matchups 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 try to break Cleveland’s 12-game winning streak amidst injuries and recent poor defense.