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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers really wanted a win on Friday night. They always want victory but they definitely didn’t wish to be taken down by the Washington Wizards, who had a 9-41 record going into Friday’s game.

After missing the Cavs' last game, superstar guard Donovan Mitchell returns to the lineup against the Wizards.

The Washington Wizards are looking for their fourth straight win, but it comes with a challenge as they take on the best team in the NBA in the Cleveland Cavali

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards will play on Friday night. Cleveland, the best team in the NBA, will play a Washington team that currently holds the worst record in the league. Still, the Cavs will not overlook their opponent. Donovan Mitchell is dealing with an injury heading into the game, so will he be available on Friday night?

Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 33 points, helping the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers earn a win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 33 points, helping the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers earn a 134-124 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Evan Mobley had 27 points, Darius Garland added 23 and Max Strus scored 17 as the Cavaliers recorded their sixth victory in seven tries.