PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets enter Saturday's matchup at Barclays Center sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 13-37 record, matching the Washington Wizards' struggles. Brooklyn is riding a three-game losing streak following defeats to Detroit, Los Angeles, and Orlando , though their defensive rebounding ranks first in the league, providing a foundation for potential improvement. The Nets excel at spacing on offense (ranked 3rd) and generate high-volume three-point attempts (47.6% of shots from beyond the arc) , yet this aggressive approach has backfired with inefficient long-range shooting and poor perimeter defense that allows quality looks for opponents. Brooklyn has no injury concerns heading into this contest , giving them a significant advantage over a depleted Washington roster. Washington has responded positively to deadline acquisitions, winning four of their last ten games and climbing to 13th place in the conference with a 14-36 record. The Wizards pulled off one of the season's biggest upsets by defeating the first-place Detroit Pistons 126-117 on the road , demonstrating their young core can compete on any given night. Washington struggles with spacing and generates few free throw attempts while turning the ball over at high rates, but their roster construction leaves them vulnerable on multiple fronts. Multiple key players including Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and D'Angelo Russell will miss Saturday's game due to injuries or pending roster moves , presenting an uphill climb against a healthy Brooklyn squad at home.