Cavs at Wizards Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Report
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim for their third consecutive victory and their first NBA Cup win of the season as they face the struggling Washington Wizards.
Match Details
- Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) vs Washington Wizards (1-7)
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- When: 7:00 PM EST
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dean Wade – Out (eye contusion)
- Lonzo Ball – Out (injury management)
- De’Andre Hunter – Probable (illness)
- Max Strus – Out (foot)
- Chris Livingston – Out (G League assignment)
Washington Wizards
- Bilal Coulibaly – Out (lower leg tightness)
- Kyshawn George – Questionable (illness)
Team Outlook
The Cavs have yet to make it past the group stage in the NBA Cup. To break that trend, they must win their next three games and likely dominate each opponent to secure a strong point differential.
Player Performance
Darius Garland returned from injury on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his season debut.
“It’s no coincidence that his return aligned with the Cavaliers’ best offensive outing of the year so far.”
The team showed better ball movement and recorded a season-high 33 assists in that game.
Author Summary
The Cavaliers, looking to build momentum and claim their first NBA Cup win, must perform flawlessly and capitalize on Darius Garland’s return to power past the struggling Wizards.