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Cavs score vs Wizards. Injury report, regular-season finale highlights

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Cavs score vs Wizards. Injury report, regular-season finale highlights

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have just about nothing to realize of their regular-season finale Sunday, April 12, in opposition to the Washington Wizards.

It’s why the Cavs will relaxation most of their key gamers with a watch towards the primary spherical of the NBA playoffs. The Cavs have secured the fourth seed within the Eastern Conference and will face either the Atlanta Hawks or Toronto Raptors in Round 1. Cleveland’s sport in opposition to Washington has no bearing on which first-round opponent it is going to encounter. By roughly 9 p.m., the Cavs will know whether or not the Hawks or Raptors have clinched the fifth seed. Game 1 can be April 18 or April 19 in Cleveland.

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In the meantime, Cavs (51-30) versus Wizards (17-64) is scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m. Check again right here for updates all through the regular-season finale at Rocket Arena.

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Cleveland Cavaliers highlights. The finest photographs from every sport of the 2025-26 season

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Donovan Mitchell #45 after making a three-point shot within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Cavaliers harm report vs. Wizards

The Cavs have dominated out the next gamers in opposition to the Wizards: heart Jarrett Allen (proper knee harm upkeep), heart Thomas Bryant (left calf pressure), guard Keon Ellis (left knee contusion), level guard James Harden (relaxation), guard Sam Merrill (left hamstring harm upkeep), guard Donovan Mitchell (proper ankle harm upkeep), ahead Evan Mobley (left calf harm upkeep), level guard Dennis Schroder (relaxation) and ahead Dean Wade (proper ankle harm upkeep).

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson mentioned throughout his pregame media availability Bryant is the one participant on Cleveland’s roster who would possibly miss the beginning of the playoffs as a consequence of harm. “To be determined with him,” Atkinson mentioned.

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Cavs information: Cavaliers will face Hawks or Raptors in first round of NBA playoffs

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) brings the ball up courtroom within the first quarter in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Wizards dominated out the next gamers in opposition to the Cavs: guard/ahead Bilal Coulibaly (proper retrocalcaneal bursitis), heart Anthony Davis (left finger sprain), ahead Kyshawn George (left elbow sprain), guard Tre Johnson (proper foot sprain; low again pressure), guard D’Angelo Russell (not with workforce), heart Alex Sarr (left large toe capsulitis), heart Tristan Vukcevic (proper knee contusion), guard/ahead Cam Whitmore (proper shoulder deep vein thrombosis) and guard Trae Young (low again ache; proper quad contusion).

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The Wizards listed ahead Anthony Gill (cervical/lumbar contusion; post-traumatic headache) as obtainable to face the Cavs.

Cavs historical past: Cavaliers cherish ‘Miracle of Richfield’ as 50th anniversary arrives

Jim Chones looks back on his days with the Cavs while standing on the site of the former Richfield Coliseum on April 16, 2001.

Jim Chones seems to be again on his days with the Cavs whereas standing on the positioning of the previous Richfield Coliseum on April 16, 2001.

Cleveland Cavaliers will honor Cavs legend Jim Chones

Here is a information launch from the Cavs:

The Cleveland Cavaliers will honor and congratulate Jim Chones for his 26 years as a workforce broadcaster throughout his remaining common season name on April 12 at Rocket Arena versus the Washington Wizards. After the postseason, he’ll transition into a brand new position that includes appearances on Cavs Audio Verse and Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN), whereas remaining lively in the neighborhood by means of the Cavaliers Legends program.

A former standout participant, Chones spent 5 seasons with Cleveland, together with the 1975–76 “Miracle of Richfield” workforce, and ranks seventh in franchise historical past in blocks (450) and ninth in rebounds (3,790). He received an NBA championship with the Lakers in 1980, and his No. 22 jersey was retired by Marquette in 2025.

He was inducted into the Cavaliers Wall of Honor in 2024, a program established throughout the workforce’s fiftieth season to completely acknowledge people who’ve made a distinguished and pivotal influence on Cavaliers historical past.

Cavs sport on TV immediately. How can I watch, stream or take heed to Cavaliers vs. Wizards?

The April 12 sport between the Cavs and Wizards can be televised domestically by FanDuel Sports Network — Ohio. The native radio broadcast may be heard by way of WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM).

Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) watches a shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) watches a shot in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks throughout the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Cavs schedule. When do playoffs begin NBA?

The prime six groups in every of the NBA’s two conferences on the finish of normal season robotically qualify for the playoffs. The groups inserting seventh by means of tenth compete within the Play-In Tournament for the ultimate two playoff seeds.

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The Play-In Tournament is slated to run from April 14-17. The playoffs are slated to start April 18.

The Cavs will maintain Game 1 of their first-round sequence April 18 or April 19 at Rocket Arena.

The Akron Beacon Journal sports activities division may be contacted by way of e-mail at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.

This article initially appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavaliers score vs Washington Wizards, live game updates, injury news

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