WAS vs NYK Live Score: Washington Wizards (2-9) will face the New York Knicks (6-5) in an eagerly awaited matchup in the ongoing NBA 2023-24 In-Season Tournament. This match will take place at the Capitol One Center in Washington, D.C. on November 18^th, 2023, at 5:30 a.m. IST, with coverage live available on Sports 18 and Jio Cinema for India.

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Match Details

Match: Washington Wizards (2-9) vs New York Knicks (6-5)

Venue: Capitol One Center, D.C

Date: 18^th November, 2023

Time: 5:30 AM IST

Broadcasting: Sports 18 and Jio Cinema

WAS vs NYK Match Prediction

Washington Wizards Preview

The Washington Wizards (2-9) are in a tough spot as they prepare to face the New York Knicks in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. Currently on a four-game losing run and tied for the NBA’s second-worst record with Memphis.

The focus is on Jordan Poole, who has been given the important role of the team’s major star. However, adjusting to this new role has proven difficult, leading to the team’s recent issues. Poole’s potential to lead the offence and have a huge effect on the scoreboard will be critical to the Wizards’ offensive strategy.

To end their losing streak and win the In-Season Tournament, the Wizards must fix defensive flaws and seek contributions from key players other than Poole.

New York Knicks Preview

The New York Knicks (6-5) enter their match against the Washington Wizards with an improved season record, having previously defeated the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 116-114.

Julius Randle, who is coming out of a shooting collapse, and Jalen Brunson, the team’s dependable first option, make a powerful offensive combination for the Knicks. The team’s recent win over the Hawks increased their confidence, and they hope to capitalize on that when they play a struggling Wizards squad.

The Knicks will be focused on maintaining offensive efficiency while exploiting any defensive flaws in the Wizards’ lineup.

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Lineup

Washington Wizards

Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Danilo Gallinari, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, Mike Muscala, Eugene Omoruyi, Jared Butler, Ryan Rollins, Landry Shamet, Johnny Davis, Deni Avdija, Delon Wright, Patrick Baldwin Jr, John Butler, Anthony Gill

New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Josh Hart, Cam Reddish, Trevor Keels, Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride, Keion Brooks Jr., Julius Randle, John Collins, Obi Toppin, Mitchell Robinson, Isaiah Hartenstein

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)

Washington Wizards: 2
New York Knicks: 3

WAS vs NYK Team News & Injury Updates

Washington Wizards

Delon Wright (Knee)- OUT

New York Knicks

RJ Barrett: (illness)- Probable
Quentin Grimes: (Wrist)- Probable

WAS vs NYK Starting Lineup (Probable)

Washington Wizards

PG: Jordan Poole

SG: Tyus Jones

SF: Deni Avdija

PF: Kyle Kuzma

C: Daniel Gafford

New York Knicks

PG: Jalen Brunson
SG: Donta DiVincenzo
SF: Josh Hart
PF: Julius Randle
C: Mitchell Robinson

WAS vs NYK Fantasy & Stats Leaders

Washington Wizards

Points: Kyle Kuzma – 23.9
Rebounds: Daniel Gafford- 7.2
Assists: Tyus Jones- 4.8
Steals: Delon Wright- 1.6
Blocks: Daniel Gafford- 2.2

New York Knicks

Points: Jalen Brunson- 22.7
Rebounds: Mitchell Robinson – 11.7
Assists: Juluis Randle- 5.2
Steals: Mitchell Robinson- 1.5
Blocks: Mitchell Robinson – 1.0

WAS vs NYK Fantasy Picks

Washington Wizards

Kyle Kuzma: 23.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists
Jordan Poole: 29.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists

New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson: 22.7 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals
Julius Randle: 19.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists