Cavs at Wizards Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Report
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim for their third consecutive win as they face the struggling Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Match Details
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) vs Washington Wizards (1-7)
- Date & Time: 7 at 7:00pm EST
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
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)
Wizards
- Bilal Coulibaly - OUT (lower leg tightness)
- Kyshawn George - QUESTIONABLE (illness)
Key Insights
The Cavaliers have not advanced beyond the NBA Cup group stage before. To break this streak, they must win all three remaining games in the group and likely dominate to secure the best point differential.
Darius Garland made his season debut on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. “It’s no coincidence that his return aligned with the Cavaliers’ best offensive outing of the year so far. The ball was moving freely and the team finished with a season-high 33 assists.”
The return of Garland has energized the team's offense, improving ball movement and teamwork significantly.
Author’s summary: The Cavaliers seek their first NBA Cup success this season against the Wizards, relying on a revitalized offense led by Darius Garland despite several key injuries on both teams.