Five Questions Ahead of Knicks vs. Wizards

The Washington Wizards homestand continues with a pair of games against the New York Knicks today and Monday.

With the Knicks coming into town, we spoke with New York Knicks On SI writer Jed Katz to learn more about the team’s current state of affairs.

The Knicks have figured out how to hit teams from all angles on offense. The starters are learning how to play with each other in terms of spacing and ball movement. All of the starters except Josh Hart have hit 40+ points in a game.

There are still defensive lapses. Stuff you can’t see in the box score mostly happens on defense. KAT is still learning how to defend at center again and the Knicks are struggling to stop teams from coming back late in the game.

The obvious choice is KAT, who has been playing like an MVP on offense and on the glass. A better choice would be OG. When he gets it going on offense to compliment Brunson/KAT they look unstoppable.

Alex Sarr would likely be the reason why. The Knicks can handle Washington’s guards/forwards but the biggest issue has been defending the paint.

I think the Knicks take this one pretty easily. Might be some hiccups on the defensive end but ultimately should be similar to the last time they faced them on Nov. 18.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside Capital One Arena.

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