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Wizards Preview: Opportunity Arrives With Knicks Struggles

The Washington Wizards are making their way up north to face the New York Knicks.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 18, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Oct 18, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards have a quick turnaround as they now head to the Big Apple for the second night of a back-to-back taking on the New York Knicks.

The Knicks, like the Wizards, haven't lived up to expectations this season, but things could be starting to turn around.

However, in order for the Wizards to come out on top in Monday's game, they will need to break a long losing streak that they have had on the second night of back-to-backs. Dating back to the 2022-23 campaign, the Wizards have lost 19 consecutive games that came on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Wizards played the Detroit Pistons at home last night, while the Knicks are also coming into the game with little rest having played the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden.

So, both teams are coming in with a little fatigue, and that could mean the Wizards and their youth can come out with a win if they give an added oomph of energy that the veteran Knicks may not be able to get to.

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

Wizards vs. Knicks Information

  • Date, Location: Monday, November 18 - Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Wizards vs. Knicks Injury Report

Washington Wizards

  • SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)

New York Knicks

  • PG Miles McBride (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
  • SF Kevin McCullar Jr. (OUT - knee)
  • PF Precious Achiuwa (OUT - hamstring)
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
  • C Mitchell Robinson (OUT - ankle)

Wizards vs. Knicks Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

  • PG Bub Carrington
  • SG Jordan Poole
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly
  • PF Kyle Kuzma
  • C Alex Sarr

New York Knicks

  • PG Jalen Brunson
  • SG Josh Hart
  • SF Mikal Bridges
  • PF OG Anunoby
  • C Jericho Sims

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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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