Cavs vs. Wizards: Preview, Odds, Injury Report, TV
The Cleveland Cavaliers return to NBA Cup action on Friday night as they visit the Washington Wizards for their second group stage game.
Team Update
Darius Garland will play his second game of the season, providing a much-needed boost to Cleveland's offense with his pace and rhythm. This comes as Lonzo Ball remains sidelined for injury management during the first game of a back-to-back.
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Ethan Sands is a sports journalist and podcast host at Cleveland.com. He covers the Cleveland Cavaliers and hosts the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. Sands joined the site in October 2023.
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Author's summary: The Cavs face the Wizards with Darius Garland back to strengthen their offense, while Lonzo Ball rests for injury management during this crucial NBA Cup group stage matchup.