- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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In an exciting clash, the Washington Wizards (7-23) are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets (10-19) at Capital One Arena this Friday.
The Nets recently battled the Timberwolves, emerging victorious with a score of 123-107. Brooklyn committed 22 fouls, while Minnesota had 20. The Nets hit 13 of 31 three-point attempts. Minnesota, for their part, shot 71.4% from the free throw line, converting 20 of 28. Additionally, the Timberwolves secured 34 rebounds (10 offensive, 24 defensive) and recorded 27 assists alongside 8 steals. Defensive statistics show that Brooklyn allowed a shooting percentage of 44.6%, as the Timberwolves shot 37 of 83 from the field. The Nets made 32 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and achieving 8 steals. Brooklyn amassed a total of 39 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones, and shot an impressive 95.2% from the free throw line with 20 of 21 made. Overall, the Nets concluded the game with a 54.8% shooting rate (46 of 84), including 11 out of 40 from deep.
One player to watch, Cam Thomas, made a significant contribution in the last game, achieving 60.0% shooting from the field and dishing out 4 assists. Spending 20 minutes on the court, he grabbed 3 rebounds and finished the night with 30 points from 9 of 15 shooting.
The Nets currently stand at 10-19 for the season. On average, they score 109.8 points per game (30th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 44.9%. Brooklyn’s three-point shooting stands at 34.4% (412 of 1,198), and they connect on 79.1% of their free throw attempts. Collectively, the Nets average 40.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 751 assists this season, ranking 25th in the league in assists. They surrender possession with an average of 16.0 turnovers per game, accompanied by 20.3 fouls committed daily.
On defense, the Nets force 14.3 turnovers each game while drawing 20.9 fouls. Opponents shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc against them, and they rank 10th in the league for points allowed per game (113.7). Brooklyn’s opponents score with a shooting percentage of 48.2% (1,199 of 2,489), and they concede an average of 42.9 rebounds per game. The Nets also rank 8th in allowing assists, giving up a total of 797 assists this season.
Last time on the court, the Wizards secured a win against the Grizzlies with a final score of 116-112. They amassed 39 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 54. The Wizards turned the ball over 19 times while achieving 9 steals. Memphis committed 17 fouls, granting Washington 25 free throw attempts, of which they converted 24 for a 96.0% rate. From beyond the arc, the Wizards made 8 of 33 shots, resulting in a 24.2% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, Washington shot 42 out of 99 from the field for an accurate 42.4%. They allowed Memphis to shoot 43 of 103, which resulted in 41.7% for the Grizzlies, and gave up 9 of 32 from three-point range (28.1%). Washington shot 81.0% from the free throw line by making 17 of 21 attempts, allowing Memphis to grab 43 total boards (10 offensive).
Alex Sarr made a notable impact for the Wizards, completing 9 of 20 attempts for a 45.0% shooting percentage and securing 9 rebounds. He finished with 20 points in 26 minutes, contributing 1 assist.
The Wizards’ current record stands at 7-23. They average 22.1 fouls per game with a free throw percentage of 75.8%. They dish out about 25.5 assists per contest (22nd in the league) and average 15.4 turnovers. So far this season, Washington has scored 3,407 points (113.6 per game) and averaged 44.3 rebounds.
Defensively, the Wizards rank 29th in the league, conceding an average of 125.4 points per game. They force 12.4 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.3% from the field (17th in the NBA). Washington concedes 36.7% from three-point attempts (440 of 1,199) and lets opponents hit 79.8% of their free throws. They yield 29.4 assists and 48.6 boards on average, ranking 29th and 30th in these categories respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s thrilling NBA game against the spread?
Selection: Take Washington
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