The Washington Wizards face the Cleveland Cavaliers in their second matchup within a week. The Wizards enter as 6.5-point favorites, riding high after winning 10 of their last 11 games and completing a season sweep of the Lakers.

The Wizards (28-34) continue to surge behind the dynamic backcourt duo of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal. While Westbrook had a quieter game in their previous meeting (11 points, 11 assists), the pair has proven to be one of the league's most lethal combinations when healthy.

The Cavaliers look to snap a five-game losing streak, coming off a heartbreaking loss to Orlando where they erased a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit but couldn't close it out. They remain shorthanded without Collin Sexton, though Darius Garland continues his emergence as a rising star alongside Jarrett Allen.

Key Points:

• Wizards seeking 11th win in 12 games
• Cavs have lost 5 straight since beating Charlotte
• Previous meeting won by Washington despite limited production from Westbrook
• Cleveland's lineup of Garland-Okoro-Osman-Love-Allen showed promise in recent 43-point quarter
• Isaac Okoro showing improved scoring ability at NBA level

The game represents an opportunity for the surging Wizards to continue their playoff push, while the Cavaliers aim to rediscover their winning form despite recent struggles and roster limitations.

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