Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview: Washington Faces Cleveland on Friday
The Washington Wizards will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Game Details
- Date: Friday night
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass
Injury Reports
- Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly (out with lower left leg tightness)
- Cavaliers: Lonzo Ball (out—knee), De’Andre Hunter (probable—illness), Max Strus (out—foot), Dean Wade (out—eye)
Washington Wizards Recent Performance
The Wizards have lost six straight games, with their last four losses by 17 or more points. They have allowed 119 or more points in all seven losses this season.
In their recent game against the Celtics, who average 110.5 points per game, the Wizards conceded 136 points.
Alex Sarr has been a bright spot, scoring 31 points with 4-5 shooting from three-point range against Boston.
Cleveland Cavaliers Current Form
Cleveland sports a 5-3 record following wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.
Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the Cavaliers’ latest win and currently leads the team with an average of 31.9 points per game.
The Cavaliers have maintained a 12-game winning streak against the Wizards dating back to 2022.
Author's Summary
The Wizards struggle defensively amid a losing streak, while the Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, continue their dominance over Washington.
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