The Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
The Wizards have lost six consecutive games, with their last four defeats by more than 17 points. They have allowed at least 119 points in all seven losses, including 136 points to the Celtics, who typically average 110.5 points per game.
Alex Sarr has been a standout player, scoring 31 points and hitting 4 out of 5 three-point attempts in the recent game against Boston.
The Cavaliers hold a 5-3 record after wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell leads the team with an average of 31.9 points per game and scored 46 points in their latest victory.
Cleveland has won 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 face a tough challenge against a Cavaliers team riding a strong winning streak and led by star Donovan Mitchell’s high scoring.