The Cleveland Cavaliers return to NBA Cup action on Friday night, facing the Washington Wizards in their second group play game.
Darius Garland will play his second game this season, adding much-needed speed and flow to Cleveland’s offense. Meanwhile, Lonzo Ball remains out to manage an injury during the first night of a back-to-back.
Ethan Sands is a sports journalist and podcast host for Cleveland.com. He covers the Cleveland Cavaliers and hosts the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. Since October 2023, Sands has contributed regularly to coverage of the team.
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Author’s summary: The Cavs aim to leverage Darius Garland’s return for a stronger offense against the Wizards, despite Lonzo Ball's ongoing injury rest.