Max Strus’ right ankle sprain has opened the door for Wade to start, and the Cavaliers are the last undefeated team in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland has shown the ability to both blow teams out as well as come back in games and win them close, as Mitchell’s game-winner at the Milwaukee Bucks came after the Cavaliers trailed by 16 points.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic suffered a major loss. Fresh off his career game, Paolo Banchero will miss significant time with a torn oblique. The Philadelphia 76ers continue to provide drama with Joel Embiid's confrontation with a local media member.