The Knicks, winners of four of their last five, look to up their standing in the NBA In-Season Tournament at the halfway point of their five-game road trip. A Friday tilt with the Wizards in DC should give them ample opportunity to shake off their initial group play loss to Milwaukee on Nov. 3.
It helps New York that Washington is 2-9, has lost eight of its last nine, and no longer has Bradley Beal leading the way. New York, meanwhile, just pulled off a tight win over rival Atlanta on Wednesday, and without star wing RJ Barrett.