Wizards seek to break losing streak against Knicks

The Washington Wizards will face the New York Knicks in an important matchup on Saturday evening. The Wizards are struggling, having lost three straight games. They have a record of 15 wins and 54 losses, placing them last in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Knicks are performing well with a record of 43 wins and 26 losses, ranking third in the East. They have a strong offense, scoring an average of 116.2 points per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. This season, the Knicks have excelled in making three-pointers, averaging 12.6 per game. For the Wizards, Jordan Poole leads the team in fast break points, averaging 3.5. However, they struggle defensively, allowing more three-pointers than they make. In recent games, the Wizards have averaged 110.9 points and have seen some solid performances from players like Alex Sarr. In their last ten games, the Knicks have a record of 4-6, while the Wizards also stand at 4-6. Injuries are affecting both teams, with several key players out or listed as day-to-day. Notably, the Knicks will be missing Jalen Brunson, while the Wizards have several players out for the season. This game presents an opportunity for the Wizards to end their losing streak, but they will face a tough challenge against the in-form Knicks.