NBA Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards
Date: 17th February 2022
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Brooklyn Nets take on the Washington Wizards at the Barclays Center in their second game in 2 days. The Nets finally overturned their 11-game win streak to win against the Kings and their city rivals, the New York Knicks. The Wizards continue their road trip to face off against the Nets for the fourth time this season, having lost 2 previous encounters and won 1.
Who won the game the last time they played?
Between Kevin Durant’s injury and the trade deadline, the Nets had won only two games. One of these wins came against the Wizards, where Kyrie Irving inspired Brooklyn to a 1-point win in a thrilling game scoring 30 points.
However, the last game these 2 teams played in the country’s capital at Capital One Arena went the home team’s way. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with a 15-point, 13-rebound triple-double to overcome a half-time deficit inflicted by the Nets. Cam Thomas and Kyrie Irving once again starred for the visiting team downing a combined 58 points.
Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
On the back of their reinvigorated team dynamic following James Harden’s exit, the Nets have won two games on the trot for the first time in a month. Including a supreme uphill comeback victory against the Knicks last night. From down 28 points to win comfortably by 5 points, Brooklyn is mounting a comeback to move up the league rankings again.
The Wizards sit just outside the play-in positions in the Eastern Conference standings and have won 2 of their last 6 games. One of those wins was against the Brooklyn Nets. They will find themselves facing the Nets at the wrong time, as there are few teams that will be able to stop this fresh Brooklyn side.
Brooklyn Nets will make light work of this Washington side, aided by their newest recruits Seth Curry and Andre Drummond despite Kyrie Irving being unavailable.
Injury Report
Brooklyn Nets:
Ben Simmons (Out)
Kevin Durant (Out)
Kyrie Irving (Out)
Joe Harris (Out)
Washington Wizards:
Bradley Beal (Out)
Kristaps Porzingis (Out)
Daniel Gafford (Out)
Rui Hachimura (Out)
How to Watch the Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards?
The matchup will be locally broadcast on YES. Fans can also tune into their NBA League passes to watch the match from anywhere in the world.