Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview: Washington faces Cleveland on Friday

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview

Game Details

The Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass

Injuries

Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly (out – lower left leg tightness)
Cavaliers: Lonzo Ball (out – knee), De’Andre Hunter (probable – illness), Max Strus (out – foot), Dean Wade (out – eye)

Washington Wizards Overview

The Wizards have lost six consecutive games, including four defeats by 17 or more points. They have allowed 119 or more points in each of these losses, conceding 136 points to the Celtics, who average 110.5 points per game, in their latest game.

Alex Sarr has been a rare standout, scoring 31 points with impressive three-point shooting (4-of-5) against Boston.

Cleveland Cavaliers Overview

Cleveland holds a 5-3 record after recent wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 46 points in the latest victory and averages a team-high 31.9 points per game this season.

The Cavaliers have dominated recent matchups, winning 12 straight games against the Wizards since 2022.

"Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points in the Cavs’ latest win and enters Friday averaging a team-best 31.9 points per game."

Author’s summary: The Wizards struggle with defense and form, while the Cavaliers ride Donovan Mitchell’s scoring surge into a strong winning streak against Washington.

Bullets Forever — 2025-11-07