The Cleveland Cavaliers return to NBA Cup action Friday night, visiting the Washington Wizards for their second group play game.
Darius Garland will play his second game of the season, bringing vital pace and rhythm to Cleveland’s offense. Lonzo Ball remains sidelined for injury management during the first night of a back-to-back.
Ethan Sands is a sports journalist and podcast host for Cleveland.com. He covers the Cleveland Cavaliers and hosts the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. Sands joined the site in October 2023.
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Author's summary: The Cavaliers aim to regain momentum with Darius Garland returning as they face the Wizards, while managing roster injuries carefully during the NBA Cup.