Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview
The Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Broadcast Information
- 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)
Washington Wizards Team Status
The Wizards have lost six consecutive games, including four losses by more than 17 points. In all seven losses this season, they have allowed opponents to score 119 or more points. Most recently, they conceded 136 points to the Celtics, who average 110.5 points per game.
Alex Sarr has been a standout performer, scoring 31 points with an impressive 4 of 5 shooting from beyond the arc against Boston.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Status
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 the Wizards with 12 straight wins dating back to 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 seek to break a losing streak against a strong Cavaliers squad led by Donovan Mitchell's scoring prowess as they meet again in Washington.