Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Oct 28, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Washington WizardsWizards
2-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
1-1 · Home

Wizards vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, October 28, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Wizards Monumental Sports Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassWizards: Monumental Sports Network+ · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

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
AJ DybantsaWizardsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 18, 2026
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Wizards

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Preview

The Wizards are 2-1 this season, while the Cavaliers are 1-1 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: Trae Young (22.3 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (27.0 points per game).

Wizards vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Wizards vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Wizards 3 GPCavaliers 2 GP
118.0#11
Points per game
115.5#14
116.0#17
Opponent points
117.5#18
46.2%#15
Field goal %
47.6%#10
28.6%#25
Three-point %
34.3%#15
82.7%#7
Free throw %
75.8%#18
44.3#15
Rebounds
45.5#13
25.7#14
Assists
24.5#20
8.7#17
Steals
9.0#15
6.3#8
Blocks
8.5#2
14.7#10
Turnovers
22.0#30

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Pistons2-00.5
4Hawks2-11.0
5Wizards2-11.0
6Hornets2-11.0
7Celtics1-11.5
8Cavaliers1-11.5
9Pacers1-11.5
10Bulls1-22.0

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This Wizards vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Wizards host the Hornets Oct 30; Cavaliers visit the Hawks Oct 29.

Wizards vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Wizards vs Cavaliers start?

The Washington Wizards play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Wizards vs Cavaliers on?

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

What are the Wizards and Cavaliers records?

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

Who is injured for Wizards vs Cavaliers?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 24: AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, day-to-day, ankle); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Wizards vs Cavaliers go last season?

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

Who won the last Wizards vs Cavaliers game?

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

Where is Wizards vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Wizards vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

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