Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview: Washington faces Cleveland on Friday

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 Report

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)

Wizards Overview

The Wizards have dropped six straight games, including four losses by more than 17 points. They have allowed at least 119 points in every loss this season. In their latest defeat, Boston scored 136 points, well above their 110.5 average.

Alex Sarr has stood out as a bright spot, scoring 31 points with an impressive 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc against Boston.

Cavaliers Overview

The Cavaliers hold a 5-3 record after wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell leads the team, averaging 31.9 points per game, including 46 points in the latest victory.

Cleveland has a 12-game winning streak over Washington 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.

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