Wizards vs. Nets Preview: Battle For the Bottom

The Washington Wizards head up north to face the Brooklyn Nets.

Oct 14, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead (0) blocks a shot attempt by Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards are hoping to continue their winning ways tonight as they travel to the Big Apple to take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center.

The Wizards are fresh off of their second 16-game losing streak of the season, but they avoided franchise infamy by being the team to have the longest skid by itself with a win on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. Then, they grabbed another victory against the Charlotte Hornets two nights ago at the Spectrum Center.

Now, the Wizards will look to win three straight games for the first time this season as they visit the Nets.

This could be the last game for several Wizards on the roster with the trade deadline looming tomorrow, so Washington needs to savor one of its last true winnable games this season with a roster mixed in with veterans.

The Nets are also coming off a game last night against the Houston Rockets, so the Wizards will have the fresher legs, giving them a chance to take advantage.

Wizards vs. Nets Information

Date, Location: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Wizards vs. Nets Injury Report

Washington Wizards

SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - torn ACL)
PF Marvin Bagley III (OUT - knee)
C Alex Sarr (OUT - ankle)

Brooklyn Nets

SF Maxwell Lewis (OUT - fractured left tibia)
SF Bojan Bogdanovic (OUT - foot)
SG Cam Thomas (OUT - hamstring)
PF Noah Clowney (OUT - ankle)
SF Cam Johnson (OUT - ankle)
C Day'Ron Sharpe (OUT - hamstring)

Wizards vs. Nets Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

PG Jordan Poole
SG Bilal Coulibaly
SF Kyshawn George
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Jonas Valanciunas

Brooklyn Nets

PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Keon Johnson
SF Jalen Wilson
PF Ziaire Williams
C Nic Claxton

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