Cleveland Cavaliers Face Injury Challenges Ahead of Matchup with Washington Wizards

Max Strus remains sidelined as Cleveland aims to rebound from a rare loss against a depleted Washington roster.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the Eastern Conference with a 21-4 record, host the struggling Washington Wizards (3-19) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight.
Max Strus, a key rotation player for Cleveland, will miss the game due to an ankle injury, while Evan Mobley (ankle) and Isaac Okoro (knee) are listed as questionable and probable, respectively.
Washington will play without several key players, including Kyle Kuzma, Corey Kispert, Saddiq Bey, and Malcolm Brogdon, severely limiting their roster depth.
Cleveland has dominated the season series so far, winning the first two matchups by an average of 25 points per game, including a 31-point victory earlier this month.
The Cavaliers are favored heavily in tonight's game, with their strong offensive and defensive performances contrasting sharply with Washington's recent struggles and injury woes.