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Knicks vs. Wizards Preview: Can Lightning Strike Twice?

The Washington Wizards host the New York Knicks in the first of a two-game series tonight.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards are looking for another win as they take on the New York Knicks tonight at Capital One Arena.

The Wizards will have a more difficult time achieving that goal against the Knicks than they did against the struggling Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, but the momentum from that game could swing in Washington's favor.

New York is coming off a win last night against the Orlando Magic, so Washington may be able to take advantage of its fresher legs.

The talent gap is significant, but if the Wizards can find ways to tighten that, they might have a chance to make this game competitive.

The Knicks are one of the best teams in the NBA, and they should be able to give the Wizards an idea of what it is like to be an established team competing for a deep playoff run in the Eastern Conference.

The Wizards expect it to be a very physical game, and they are ready for the challenge that the Knicks will hand to them. If they can catch the veteran Knicks on a cold night, look out for an upset.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Knicks vs. Wizards Information

  • Date, Location: Saturday, December 28 - Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Knicks vs. Wizards Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets

  • C Mitchell Robinson (OUT - foot)

Washington Wizards

  • SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)
  • PF Kyle Kuzma (OUT - rib)
  • SG Jordan Poole (QUESTIONABLE - hip)

Knicks vs. Wizards Projected Starting Lineups

New York Knicks

  • PG Jalen Brunson
  • SG Josh Hart
  • SF Mikal Bridges
  • PF OG Anunoby
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns

Washington Wizards

  • PG Bub Carrington
  • SG Jordan Poole
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly
  • PF Alex Sarr
  • C Jonas Valanciunas

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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