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 through League Pass.
Team Updates
- Wizards Injuries: Bilal Coulibaly (out, lower left leg tightness).
- Cavaliers Injuries: Lonzo Ball (out, knee), De’Andre Hunter (probable, illness), Max Strus (out, foot), Dean Wade (out, eye).
Team Form and Performance
The Wizards are struggling, having dropped six consecutive games. Their last four defeats were by at least 17 points, and they have conceded 119 or more points in each of their seven losses. In their most recent contest, they gave up 136 points to Boston, a team that typically averages around 110.5 points per game.
Key Players
Despite the team’s difficulties, Alex Sarr has emerged as a bright spot. The second-year forward recorded 31 points and went 4-for-5 from beyond the arc against the Celtics.
For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell continues to lead the way. He poured in 46 points in the Cavaliers’ most recent win and is averaging 31.9 points per game this season.
Outlook
Cleveland enters the matchup with a 5-3 record after back-to-back wins against Atlanta and Philadelphia. The Cavaliers have a dominant record over Washington, winning their last 12 matchups since 2022.
"Cleveland has won 12 straight games against the Wizards dating back to 2022."
Author’s summary: The Wizards look to snap a six-game skid as Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers seek to extend their dominance in Friday’s matchup.