- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: DAZN
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This Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1) will host the Washington Wizards (2-2) at Rocket Arena.
The Wizards recently competed against the Hornets, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 110-103. In that game, Washington achieved a field goal percentage of 48.2%, making 41 out of 85 attempts, and converted 9 of 28 three-point shots. From the free throw line, they succeeded in 12 of 15 attempts, which is an impressive rate of 80.0%. On the boards, the Wizards pulled down 41 rebounds, including 10 offensive. They also dished out 21 assists while forcing Charlotte into 12 turnovers and achieving 4 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed their opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, as Charlotte made 42 of 97 attempts. The Hornets tallied 17 assists and managed 8 steals. Additionally, Charlotte secured 54 rebounds (20 offensive, 34 defensive) and registered 3 blocks. With free throw shooting, Charlotte converted 14 of 17 attempts (82.4%) and hit 12 of 39 attempts from beyond the arc. The personal fouls were tallied at 24 for the Wizards and 15 for the Hornets.
In this game, Anthony Davis was a pivotal player, shooting 50.0% from the field without assists. He logged 36 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and scored 29 points on 11 of 22 shooting.
The Wizards enter this game with a current record of 2-2 for the season, averaging 114.3 points per game (14th in the NBA) and shooting 46.8% from the field. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 29.4% (37 of 126) and maintain an 82.4% free throw rate. As a collective, Washington is securing 43.3 rebounds per game and has amassed 98 assists so far this season, ranking them 12th for assist totals. However, they are committing 16.0 turnovers and accumulating 23.8 personal fouls per game.
From a defensive standpoint, the Wizards force their opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game while averaging 25.0 personal fouls. They allow 29.3% shooting from long range and are positioned 15th in points allowed per game (114.5). Washington concedes a field goal percentage of 43.7% (167 of 382) and is allowing 48.0 rebounds per game defensively. They rank 19th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 95 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Cavaliers secured a narrow victory against the Timberwolves, winning 127-125. Regarding rebounding, they allowed Minnesota to collect a total of 54 rebounds (17 offensive), finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 32.5% (13 of 40), and shot 60.9% from the free throw line (14 of 23). The Timberwolves managed to shoot 49 of 102 from the field, clocking in at 48.0%, while Cleveland shot 46 out of 102 attempts for a rate of 45.1%. The Cavaliers sank 18 of their 45 attempts from beyond the arc (40.0%) and 17 of their free throw attempts (73.9%). Minnesota committed 22 personal fouls, leading to 23 free throw attempts for Cleveland. The Cavaliers recorded 10 steals and forced 12 turnovers, while gathering 37 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 50 rebounds.
Donovan Mitchell played a crucial role for the Cavaliers, contributing 26 points in 38 minutes and dishing out 7 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 47.6%, sinking 10 of 21 shots, along with 5 rebounds.
Cleveland boasts a record of 2-1 this season. The Cavaliers average 25.0 personal fouls per game and shoot 75.3% at the charity stripe. They provide 26.3 assists per game (10th in NBA) while generating 18.7 turnovers on average. Thus far, the Cavaliers have amassed 358 points for an average of 119.3 points per game, and they average 47.0 rebounds each contest. Offensively, Cleveland is connecting on 46.6% of their field goal attempts, ranking 13th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Cavaliers rank 20th in points surrendered per game, which sits at 120.0. They force 18.0 turnovers per game, allowing opponents a field goal percentage of 44.5% (13th in the league). Their defense permits a 34.2% success rate on three-point attempts (40 of 117), while opponents achieve a free throw shooting percentage of 75.0%. They concede 24.0 assists per game and average 48.7 total rebounds allowed, ranking 7th and 23rd in those categories respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Back Washington
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