Cleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards: Dec 23, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Washington WizardsWizards
2-2 · Home

Cavaliers vs Wizards tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Wizards: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, December 23, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Wizards: Monumental Sports Network+
Arena
Capital One ArenaWashington, DC

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Justin ChampagnieWizardsFOutFootOct 26, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 27, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Wizards

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Wizards Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Wizards are 2-2 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 4-0. The Wizards rank 10th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Anthony Davis (22.8 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Wizards Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 4-0

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Wizards Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPWizards 4 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
114.3#15
120.0#19
Opponent points
114.5#15
46.6%#9
Field goal %
46.7%#8
36.6%#11
Three-point %
29.4%#28
74.4%#17
Free throw %
82.4%#7
46.0#11
Rebounds
43.5#18
26.3#13
Assists
24.5#25
9.7#11
Steals
7.5#22
8.3#2
Blocks
5.5#11
18.0#28
Turnovers
14.5#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0

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This Cavaliers vs Wizards page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Dec 27; Wizards host the Trail Blazers Dec 26.

Cavaliers vs Wizards FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Wizards start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Wizards on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Wizards records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Wizards were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Wizards?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Justin Champagnie (Wizards, out, foot); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Wizards go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Wizards game?

The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 130-117 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Cavaliers vs Wizards being played?

At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.

Is Cavaliers vs Wizards on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Wizards markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Monumental Sports Network+ for Wizards fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.