The New York Knicks face the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center on January 31st, 2017. Here is all the information you need to watch the game.
The New York Knicks and Washington Wizards face off tonight for the third time this season. The Wizards have won the first two meetings and will look to clinch the season series tonight.
The Knicks come into the game unable to gain any traction. They have only five wins since Christmas Day compared to 15 losses. They have alternated wins and losses in their last five games; if that streak continues they will need a victory tonight.
The Wizards, on the other hand, come into the game playing some great basketball. They are riding a four-game winning streak and have won 11 of their last 13 games. John Wall is playing outstanding and is the driving force to the Wizards recent turnaround.
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The Knicks will have their hands full trying to slow him down, especially since they will be shorthanded at point guard. Derrick Rose was announced out for tonight’s game because of an ankle injury. He was seen in a walking boot during shootaround this morning. Rose injured the ankle Friday against the Charlotte Hornets and is doubtful to play tomorrow night as well.
Starting in his place will be Brandon Jennings. The Knicks could try Courtney Lee to slow down Wall, but then someone will have to defend Bradley Beal. The Wizards have a ton of talent, so the Knicks will have to figure out how to slow them down as Otto Porter Jr., Markieff Morris, and Marcin Gortat is playing well, also.
Will the Knicks have anything left in the tank for tonight after playing a four-overtime game against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday afternoon? We will have to watch and find out tonight. Here is all the information you need to watch the game.
Date: January 31st, 2017
Start time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Washington, DC
Stadium: Verizon Center
TV Info: MSG, Comcast Sportsnet – Washington
Radio: ESPN NY 98.7, 1500 AM
Here are the projected lineups for tonight’s game
Knicks
PG Brandon Jennings
SG Courtney Lee
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Wizards
PG John Wall
SG Bradley Beal
SF Otto Porter Jr.
PF Markieff Morris
C Marcin Gortat