Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview: Washington faces Cleveland on Friday

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Preview

Washington Hosts Cleveland on Friday Night

The Washington Wizards will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game will be broadcast on Monumental Sports Network and League Pass.

Team 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)

Wizards' Current Struggles

The Wizards have lost six consecutive games, with their last four defeats by margins of 17 points or more. In each loss, they have allowed at least 119 points. Most recently, they conceded 136 points to the Celtics—who average 110.5 points per game—in Wednesday’s game.

Alex Sarr has stood out despite the team's challenges, scoring 31 points and making 4 of 5 three-point attempts against Boston.

Cavaliers' Momentum

Cleveland is currently 5-3 after wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell led the effort with 46 points in the latest victory and is averaging a team-high 31.9 points per game.

"Cleveland has won 12 straight games against the Wizards dating back to 2022."

This matchup continues the Cavaliers' dominance over Washington in recent seasons.

Author's Summary

The Wizards face a tough challenge on Friday as they try to snap a losing streak against a Cavaliers team led by high-scoring Donovan Mitchell and a strong winning record over Washington.

Bullets Forever — 2025-11-07