Cavs at Wizards Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Report
Game Overview
The Cleveland Cavaliers will seek their third consecutive win and aim for their first NBA Cup victory this season as they face the struggling Washington Wizards.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) vs Washington Wizards (1-7)
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Time: 7:00pm EST
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Injury Reports
Cleveland 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)
Washington Wizards
- Bilal Coulibaly – Out (lower leg tightness)
- Kyshawn George – Questionable (illness)
Team Insights
The Cavaliers have not yet advanced beyond the NBA Cup group stage. Achieving this will require winning their remaining three games, likely with a commanding point differential.
Darius Garland made his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The Cavaliers' offense reached a season-high with 33 assists, reflecting improved ball movement that coincided with his return.
This return appears critical to the team's offensive success so far this year.
Author’s summary: The Cavaliers aim to build on recent momentum with key players returning and must perform dominantly to advance in the NBA Cup against a struggling Wizards squad.