Washington Wizards vs Brooklyn Nets
PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards will attempt to end their 10-game losing streak when hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on Sunday as 3-point favorites. Both teams enter this matchup struggling, with the Nets having lost four consecutive games. The Wizards operate with a quick tempo ranked second in the league, while their offensive spacing ranks third—qualities that could help them generate scoring opportunities at home. Alex Sarr continues to be a bright spot for Washington, posting 25 points and 11 rebounds in their last outing, while Kyshawn George added 16 points alongside nine assists.
Brooklyn counters with elite three-point volume, ranking third in frequency at 48.1 percent of their attempts from deep, though they struggle with efficiency at 27th in three-point shooting. The Nets' defensive issues compound their offensive struggles, as they rank 29th in preventing shots at the rim and dead last in defending those attacks. Michael Porter Jr. leads Brooklyn's offensive attack with 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, having recorded 24 points and 11 boards in their recent loss to Orlando. Washington's own defensive challenges—ranking 28th in allowing rim attacks—suggest this could develop into a high-paced offensive showcase between two struggling squads desperate for momentum.