Why The Wizards Should Be Expected To Win Tonight

Here, we will discuss why the Washington Wizards should get back on track and pick up a win this evening

The Washington Wizards will be on the road up I-95 North visiting the Brooklyn Nets tonight. After losing at home last night vs. the Portland Trailblazers, the Wizards are hoping to rebound tonight after giving up the huge lead last night. 

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets today:

Game Date: February 4, 2023

Game Time: 6:00 p.m. EST

TV: NBC Sports Washington, NBA League Pass

Stream: FuboTV

From: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

The Injury Report

Here is the Injury Report & Projected Starters for both teams heading into tonight’s game. Projected Starters are subject to change and could be a game-time decision.

The Wizards will be without forward Anthony Gill, who will be out due to COVID-19 protocol.

Update: Bradley Beal will not play tonight vs. Brooklyn. https://t.co/d1rXpZLYDS

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 4, 2023

Of note, Bradley Beal is now out for the Wizards. For the Nets, Kyrie Iriving (Calf), Kevin Durant, (Knee) TJ Warren (Shin), and Ben Simmons (Knee) are out for tonight’s game vs. the Wizards. 

Washington Wizards:

Anthony Gill-OUT (COVID-19 Protocols)

Bradley Beal - OUT (Left Foot Soreness)

Brooklyn Nets:

Kevin Durant-OUT (Knee)

TJ Warren-OUT (Shin)

Ben Simmons-OUT (Knee)

Kyrie Irving - OUT (Calf))

Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Corey Kispert, Monte Morris

Forwards: Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma

Center: Daniel Gafford

Brooklyn Nets:

Guards: Seth Curry, Royce O’Neale

Forwards: Joe Harris, Yuta Watanabe

Center: Nic Claxton

Most sources think Kyrie Irving is aiming for a reunion with LeBron James in Los Angeles, per @VinceGoodwill pic.twitter.com/PpeYx1XFlH

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 4, 2023

The Bottom Line

As the trade deadline approaches, rumors are circulating all across the league. News broke yesterday that was confirmed to be a fact is that Brooklyn Nets All Star Kyrie Irving has demanded a trade. The Nets were playing well despite Kevin Durant being out and Ben Simmons not playing up to expectations. This news comes at a critical time and will surely ruin the momentum that was built in Brooklyn. This team can’t seem to escape distractions and drama. The Washington Wizards will take advantage of this situation as Kyrie Irving will now be out of the game.