Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview
Game Details
The Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. The game can be watched on Monumental Sports Network and League Pass.
Injuries
- 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 Recent Performance
The Wizards have lost six consecutive games, with their last four defeats by 17 or more points. They have allowed 119 or more points in all seven losses this season. In their latest game, they gave up 136 points to the Celtics, who average 110.5 points per game.
Alex Sarr has been one of the few positive contributors, scoring 31 points on 4-5 shooting from beyond the arc against Boston.
Cavaliers Recent Performance
The Cavaliers hold a 5-3 record after wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the most recent victory and is currently leading the team with an average of 31.9 points per game.
Head-to-Head
Cleveland has dominated this matchup recently, winning 12 straight games against Washington since 2022.
"Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the Cavs’ latest win and enters Friday averaging a team-best 31.9 points per game."
Author’s summary: The Wizards seek to break a losing streak against a confident Cavaliers team led by Donovan Mitchell's high-scoring performances.
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