The Cleveland Cavaliers return to NBA Cup action on Friday night as they face the Washington Wizards in their second group stage match.
Darius Garland is expected to play his second game of the season, bringing essential pace and rhythm to Cleveland’s offense. Meanwhile, Lonzo Ball will be 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, covering the Cavaliers and hosting the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. He joined the outlet in October 2023.
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Author's summary: The Cavs prepare for their NBA Cup group stage second game against the Wizards, boosted by Darius Garland’s return while managing Lonzo Ball’s injury rest.