The New York Knicks (21-10) are aiming to notch a seventh consecutive victory as they face off against the Washington Wizards (5-23) in D.C. tonight.
When they last faced off, on November 18, the ‘Bockers scored 40 in the first quarter, Cameron Payne laced five triples, and the ‘Zards wuz crushed, 134 to 106. More of the same should be expected this evening, but New York won an ugly game in Orlando last night and fatigue could play a role in tonight’s festivities.
The Wizards are without several key players: Saddiq Bey and Marvin Bagley III are sidelined due to knee injuries, and Kyle Kuzma is out with injured ribs. Their top guy, Jordan Poole, averaging 21.3 points, five assists, and 1.6 steals per game, is listed as day-to-day with a hip issue.
Tonight’s starting five for the Wizards is likely to include Poole (if available), shooting guard Bub Carrington, forwards Justin Champagnie and Bilal Coulibaly, and rookie Alexandre Sarr. They come into this game with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, struggling on both ends of the court with an average score of 106.7 points while allowing 119.4 points. On Thursday, they edged out the Charlotte Hornets in the Clash of the Cellar Dwellers. Still, it’s hard to believe they can compete for 48 minutes against a thriving Knicks team that rates second for offense, 13th for defence, averages 117 PPG, and has eight of their last ten.
Prediction
Game Details
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Place: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: MSG
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The New York Knicks will be heading to Washington D.C. to take on the Wizards on December 28, 2024, in what is sure to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference rivals.
The Knicks, led by their young star point guard, will be looking to continue their strong season and secure a crucial road victory. With a solid mix of veteran leadership and promising young talent, the Knicks have been playing some of their best basketball in recent memory and will be looking to keep the momentum going against the Wizards.
On the other side, the Wizards will be looking to defend their home court and come out on top against the Knicks. Led by their dynamic backcourt duo, the Wizards have the firepower to compete with any team in the league and will be looking to put on a show for their fans.
Both teams will be looking to secure a key win as they jockey for playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference. With both teams hungry for a victory, this game is sure to be a hard-fought battle from start to finish.
Tune in on December 28th to see which team comes out on top in this exciting matchup between the Knicks and Wizards.
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