- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The New York Knicks (30-18) are set to clash with the Washington Wizards (12-35) at Capital One Arena this Tuesday.
In their last outing, the Knicks triumphed over the Trail Blazers with a decisive score of 127-97. New York incurred 21 personal fouls, while their opponents committed 13. From beyond the arc, the Knicks converted 13 of 43 attempts. The Trail Blazers managed a free-throw percentage of 73.7%, sinking 14 of 19 shots. On the boards, Portland grabbed 37 rebounds (8 offensive, 29 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. They also registered 23 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, the Knicks permitted their rivals to shoot at 43.2%, with 35 successful shots out of 81. New York tallied 29 assists, forced 20 turnovers, and made 9 steals. On rebounding duty, they achieved a total of 52 boards, including 16 offensive. At the free-throw line, the Knicks successfully converted 12 out of 14 attempts, culminating in an impressive percentage of 85.7%. In total, New York concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 48.5%, making 48 of 99 attempts and 19 of 45 from three-point range.
Jalen Brunson was a standout performer in the last game, contributing 26 points on 8 of 20 shooting over 34 minutes, alongside 1 rebound and 3 assists. He finished with a shooting percentage of 40.0%.
The Knicks enter this matchup with a 30-18 record this season. They average 117.7 points per game, ranking 8th in the NBA, with a shooting percentage of 47.0%. From three-point range, they are hitting 37.8% (718 out of 1,901) while boasting a free-throw percentage of 79.2%. Collectively, New York is grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game and has dished out 1,284 assists this season, coming in at 12th in the league for passing efficiency. However, they average 13.9 turnovers and commit 20.5 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Knicks force an average of 14.3 turnovers per game and draw 19.4 fouls. They rank 3rd in the NBA for fewest assists allowed with 1,185. Their defensive unit yields a shooting percentage of 46.2% (1,912 out of 4,141) and allows 41.5 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 36.5% from three-point land, and New York is 7th in terms of points allowed per game at 112.3.
In their last game, the Wizards faced a tough loss against the Lakers, ending with a score of 142-111. Washington collected 22 defensive rebounds and 17 offensive boards for a total of 39. They recorded 19 turnovers and made 10 steals. The Lakers committed only 8 fouls, leading to 10 free-throw attempts for the Wizards, of which they converted 7 for a 70.0% rate. When shooting from outside, Washington made 16 out of 48 tries (33.3% accuracy). The final tally showed the Wizards going 44 for 99 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 44.4%. They allowed the Lakers to hit an astounding 61.2% with 52 successful shots out of 85 attempts. The Wizards also allowed 14 of 33 from three-point range (42.4%) and shot 75.0% at the free-throw line (24 of 32). Furthermore, Washington conceded 46 rebounds to Los Angeles, 11 of which were offensive.
Malaki Branham shined for the Wizards, hitting 6 of 9 shots for a field goal percentage of 66.7%, also contributing 1 rebound and 17 points in just 22 minutes, although he did not register any assists.
The Wizards currently hold a 12-35 record this season. On offense, Washington shoots 45.6% from the field, placing them 26th in the NBA. The team has accumulated 5,274 points this season, averaging 112.2 points per game, while securing 44.0 rebounds per game. They average 25.3 assists per game, ranking 20th in the league, and turn the ball over 15.6 times per game. The Wizards commit 21.1 fouls each contest and have a free-throw percentage of 77.5%.
Defensively, Washington allows opponents to shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc (653 of 1,802) and their competition converts 79.1% of their foul shots. They yield 28.7 assists and 47.7 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 30th in the league, respectively. The Wizards are also 29th in the league for points allowed per game, surrendering an average of 122.7. They induce 13.4 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 47.5% from the floor, placing them 22nd overall in the NBA.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for New York
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