The Cleveland Cavaliers return to NBA Cup action Friday night as they visit the Washington Wizards for their second group play game. Darius Garland will play his second game this season, boosting Cleveland's offense with improved pace and rhythm. This comes despite Lonzo Ball sitting out to manage an injury on the first night of a back-to-back.
Ethan Sands is a sports journalist and podcast host at Cleveland.com. He covers the Cleveland Cavaliers and hosts the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. Since joining in October 2023, Sands has been delivering in-depth coverage of the team.
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Summary: The Cavaliers aim to build momentum in the NBA Cup with Garland's return offsetting Ball's absence, as they face the Wizards in their second group matchup.
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