Cavs at Wizards Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Report
The Cleveland Cavaliers are aiming for their third consecutive victory as they face the struggling Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup matchup.
Game 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 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)
NBA Cup Context
The Cavaliers have not yet advanced beyond the group stage in the NBA Cup. To break this pattern, they need to win all three remaining games convincingly to secure the highest point differential.
Team Update
Darius Garland returned to action on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking the Cavaliers’ strongest offensive performance this season.
“The ball was moving freely and the team finished with a season-high 33 assists.”
Their offense has shown significant improvement with Garland’s return, boosting their chances in the current tournament.
Author's summary: The Cavaliers aim to end their NBA Cup group stage streak with a strong performance fueled by Darius Garland’s impactful return and key player availability.
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