We've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Washington Wizards. Washington is 9-41 overall and 5-20 at home, while Cleveland is 41-10 overall and 17-6 on the road.

Boasting the best record in the East and fresh off an impressive win over Boston, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs are set to torch a Washington Wizards team that has been dreadful on defense.

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After a busy trade deadline, the Wizards hang tough with the East-leading Cavaliers before wilting in the final quarter.

In their first game since the NBA trade deadline, the Cavs held off the surging Washington Wizards, 134-124. It’s Cleveland’s sixth win in the last seven games.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 134-124 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Darius Garland added 23 points and Jarrett Allen had 12 points and 12 rebounds to help the Eastern Conference leaders win for the sixth time in their last seven games.