Cavs vs Wizards Game Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim for their third consecutive win as they face the struggling Washington Wizards in the NBA Cup.
Match Details
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) vs Washington Wizards (1-7)
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Time: 7:00pm EST
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Injury Reports
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 yet progressed beyond the NBA Cup group stage. To break this pattern, they must win all three remaining games and aim for a dominant point differential.
Darius Garland’s return marked the team’s best offensive performance, with the Cavaliers posting a season-high 33 assists.
His presence improved ball movement and offense significantly since his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers.