Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview
The Washington Wizards will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Broadcast Information
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass
Injury Updates
- 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)
Recent Team Performance
The Wizards have struggled recently, losing six straight games. Their last four defeats were by margins of 17 or more points. They have conceded at least 119 points in all seven losses, including a 136-point allowance against the Celtics, who usually average 110.5 points per game.
Alex Sarr has been one of the team's few highlights, scoring 31 points on 4-for-5 shooting from three-point range against Boston.
The Cavaliers stand at 5-3 after wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell leads the team, averaging 31.9 points per game, including a 46-point performance in their latest victory.
Head-to-Head
Cleveland has dominated this matchup, winning 12 consecutive games against Washington since 2022.
Author’s summary: The Wizards face a tough challenge against a confident Cavaliers team, who have dominated recent meetings and feature Donovan Mitchell’s scoring prowess.
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