On Wednesday night, the Brooklyn Nets, with a 27-45 record, face the Washington Wizards, with a 14-58 mark, in a divisional showdown.
After their road win against the Raptors, the Nets are eager to keep their momentum going. Meanwhile, the Wizards are coming off a win over the Bulls.
The Nets Keep Adding
Despite recent struggles, the Nets hold a 2-1 lead in the season series. Their road trip concludes with this game, giving them a chance to reverse their fortunes.
Brooklyn's offensive struggles have been evident, resulting in eight losses in their last ten games. Although they showed competitiveness against the Bucks, subsequent losses to the Knicks and Raptors highlighted their scoring woes.
Cam Thomas has been a consistent performer, averaging over 20 points per game this month.
However, his availability for this game is uncertain due to back stiffness. Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson have also faced challenges, with inconsistent shooting performances in recent matchups.
The Nets' road form has been shaky, winning just one of their last five games away from home.
Despite defensive efforts to limit opponents to fewer than 105 points in three of their last five games, they continue to struggle defensively, conceding an average of 113.5 points per game.
With uncertainties about the availability of key players and the team's offensive struggles, the Nets face an uphill battle against the Wizards.
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The Wizards With Their Third Straight Win
With only 14 wins to their credit, the Washington Wizards aren't exactly chasing glory this season. Their focus seems to be on securing a favorable draft position. Despite suffering a five-game losing streak recently, the team has managed to find its rhythm.
Home wins against the Kings and Raptors over the weekend lifted their spirits. Their momentum continued when they pulled off a surprising 107-105 road win over the Bulls on Monday, where they were considered 13-point underdogs. In the last five games, the Wizards have managed to cover the spread twice.
Kyle Kuzma has been a standout player, showing remarkable shooting accuracy in four of his last five games. However, his availability for the upcoming game is uncertain as he missed Monday's game for unknown reasons.
Kuzma has been averaging an impressive 22.4 points per game this season, but his point production against the Nets has been slightly lower at 19.3 points per game through three games.
Meanwhile, Jordan Poole has been consistent, hitting the 20-point mark in five games this month, raising his season average to 16.7 points per game.
Corey Kispert has also contributed solid performances, scoring at least 15 points in three of his last five games, averaging 12.7 points per game overall.
At home, the Wizards have posted a 3-2 record in their last five games, covering the spread twice.
Although their offensive production averages 113.7 points per game, ranking them 17th, their defensive struggles have been evident, conceding an average of 123.4 points per game, placing them at the bottom of the NBA in defensive efficiency.
