Cavs at Wizards Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Report
Matchup Details
The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) aim for their third consecutive win as they face the struggling 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
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)
Team Outlook
The Cavaliers have yet to advance beyond the NBA Cup group stage. To break that trend, they must win all remaining games and achieve a strong point differential by dominating opponents.
"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 team displayed improved ball movement and reached a season-high 33 assists during that game.
Author’s summary: The Cavaliers pursue their first NBA Cup win this season, relying on key players and strong offensive performances to break past the group stage.