How to watch Wizards vs. Cavaliers originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
The Wizards were in desperate need of a win after suffering three straight losses in their most crucial stretch of the season. That win came in the form of a statement victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, as Washington was able to outlast their shorthanded opponents and win by 20.
Their task isn't complete, though. They're hanging on to the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference by a thread, and need to string together some wins to ensure a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. Their next test comes in Cleveland against a stout Cavaliers team.
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Here's everything you need to know about the matchup:
WIZARDS vs. CAVALIERS HOW TO WATCH
What: Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers
Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, OH
When: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
TV Channel: Wizards at Cavaliers will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington (NBC Sports Channel Finder)
Live Stream: You can live stream Wizards at Cavaliers on NBC Sports Washington's live stream page and on the NBC Sports MyTeams App.
Radio: Wizards Radio Network, The Team 980 AM
WIZARDS vs. CAVALIERS TV SCHEDULE
7:00 PM: Wizards Pregame Live (LIVE)
7:30 PM: Wizards vs. Cavaliers (LIVE)
10:00 PM: Wizards Postgame Live (LIVE)
WIZARDS vs. CAVALIERS: WHAT TO WATCH
"Tuesday night's win over the Pistons was by every measure the best game of Johnny Davis' young NBA career. He scored a career-high 11 points (his previous high was three) while adding five rebounds and a strong defensive effort."- NBC Sports Washington's Chase Hughes
"Including Tuesday’s win, Kispert during March has averaged 13.0 points of 52.8% shooting from deep and 66.7% shooting from the floor altogether – all of which are career-highs in a single month. Even better, his 16-point performance was actually a downtick from his recent shooting streak. It was only the fourth time in his last 15 games in which he shot sub-50% from the floor."- NBC Sports Washington's Bijan Todd
WIZARDS vs. CAVALIERS: PLAYERS TO WATCH
Bradley Beal, G, Wizards (23.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.5 apg): Beal has seen a serious uptick in efficiency since his return from his latest injury. Tuesday's win over Detroit is evidence, as he dropped 36 points off an astonishing 86.7% clip from the field.
Donovan Mitchell, G, Cavaliers (27.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.7 apg): Mitchell has been the sparkplug for Cleveland's comeback season, as he leads the team in scoring. One of the most dominant guards in the league, he's dropped 40 or more points three different times in the month of March alone.
