The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Sunday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Cleveland enters Sunday’s game with a 51-30 record after losing on the road to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1)© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Hawks, James Harden led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 20 points and five assists while Jaylon Tyson added 15 points, four rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to bounce back at home on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Sunday’s contest with a 17-64 record after losing at home to the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8)Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Bub Carrington led the way for the Wizards in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 30 points and four assists while Bilal Coulibaly recorded 25 points, five rebounds and five assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson Play?
For the Wizards, they have 10 players listed on their injury report, including both Coulibaly and Tre Johnson.
Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12)Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Washington has ruled out Johnson due to a foot injury as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
The Wizards have also ruled out Coulibaly due to a heel injury while Alex Sarr, Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Tristan Vukcevic, Kyshawn George, D’Angelo Russell and Cam Whitmore all remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Anthony Gill has been listed as questionable due to a lingering back injury and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 3.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Donovan Mitchell, James Harden Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers have nine players listed on their injury report, including both Donovan Mitchell and Harden.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Cleveland have ruled out Mitchell due to ankle injury management as they will elect to rest him in their final game of the regular season.
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The Cavaliers have also ruled out Harden due to rest as he will also sit out Cleveland’s final regular season game.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) © Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Jarrett Allen (knee injury management), Evan Mobley (calf), Thomas Bryant (calf), Sam Merrill (hamstring), Dennis Schroder (rest), Keon Ellis (knee) and Dean Wade (ankle) have also all been ruled out for Sunday’s game.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Cavaliers from Cleveland at 6:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
