Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview: Washington Faces Cleveland on Friday
The Washington Wizards will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game will be broadcast on Monumental Sports Network and 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)
Recent Form
Washington is struggling with six consecutive losses, the last four by margins greater than 17 points. The team has conceded at least 119 points in each defeat and allowed the Boston Celtics, who averaged 110.5 points per game, to score 136 on Wednesday.
Player Highlights
Alex Sarr has been one of the few bright spots for the Wizards. The second-year forward tallied 31 points and hit four of five shots from three-point range against Boston.
Cleveland’s Momentum
Cleveland enters the matchup 5-3 following wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 46 points in the most recent victory and currently averages 31.9 points per game. The Cavaliers have won twelve straight contests against the Wizards dating back to 2022.
"Cleveland has won 12 straight games against the Wizards dating back to 2022."
Author’s Summary
The Wizards seek to break a long losing streak as the surging Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, aim to extend their dominance on Friday in Washington.