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

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cavs (21-4) aim to shake off a rare setback when they host the Washington Wizards (3-19) on Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tipoff is set for

After a loss to the Miami Heat, the Cavs will try to find the rhythm that has driven them to the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Head coach Kenny Atkinson may want to take this game as an opportunity to give key rotation players valuable minutes, especially with Max Strus’ return on the horizon. Strus, sidelined by a right ankle sprain, is nearing a comeback that will inevitably tighten the rotation as the season progresses.

The Wizards, set for a challenging season, arrive in Cleveland hampered by significant injuries. Washington will be without Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Saddiq Bey and Malcolm Brogdon, leaving head coach Brian Keefe with a depleted roster.

This will be the third meeting between these teams this season, with Cleveland taking the first two.