Cavs vs. Wizards: preview, odds, injury report, TV

Cavs vs. Wizards: Preview, Odds, Injury Report, TV

The Cleveland Cavaliers return to NBA Cup action on Friday night, visiting the Washington Wizards for their second group play game.

Game Overview

Darius Garland will play his second game of the season, providing a vital boost in pace and rhythm to Cleveland's offense. Lonzo Ball will be sidelined due to injury management as part of a back-to-back strategy.

About the Reporter

Ethan Sands is a sports journalist and podcast host for Cleveland.com. He covers the Cleveland Cavaliers and hosts the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. Since October 2023, Sands has contributed in-depth coverage of the team.

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Author's summary: The Cavs aim to improve their NBA Cup standing as Darius Garland returns to the lineup, while Lonzo Ball rests due to injury management in their matchup against the Wizards.

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Cleveland.com Cleveland.com — 2025-11-07

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