Cleveland’s unbeaten home start faces a Washington attack powered by Anthony Davis and Trae Young.
Cleveland enters at 2-1 and 13th in the power index, while Washington is 2-2 and ranked 16th, giving both teams an early chance to strengthen their footing. The Cavaliers are 2-0 at home and average 119.3 points, but allow 120 per game; Washington scores 114.3 and gives up 114.5. The central matchup is inside: Wizards leader Anthony Davis has 91 points and 37 rebounds in four games, while Cavaliers bigs Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have combined for 50 rebounds across three apiece. Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell has 80 points in three games, and Washington’s Trae Young has 89 points and 44 assists in four, so the game may turn on whether the Cavaliers’ frontcourt can limit Davis without losing control of the guards.