The Brooklyn Nets (31-20) will be going for their third consecutive home win when they face the Washington Wizards (24-26) on Saturday night. The Nets are coming off a 139-96 loss to Boston as nine-point underdogs. The Wizards are coming off a 127-106 win over San Antonio as 5.5-point favorites.
Brooklyn is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Washington.
**This preview was written before Friday’s game was played**
The Wizards played well over the past week, winning six of their last seven games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Nets, which will give them their seventh win in their last eight games.
Washington is averaging 113 points per game. They scored 127 points in their last game, making 55.8 percent of their field goals and 53.3 percent of their three-pointers.
Deni Avdija led the Wizards with 25 points and nine rebounds. Bradley Beal finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Kristaps Porzingis added 17 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and five blocks.
Washington has struggled defensively, giving up 113 points per game. They gave up 106 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to win this game.
Anthony Gill (Quarantine) is questionable fo r this game.
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