Nets at Wizards game preview: How to watch, injuries, starting lineups

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The Brooklyn Nets (10-21) are on a two-game losing streak after performing like one of the best teams in the league in December due to their massive improvement on the defensive end of the floor. Brooklyn will have to play better given how tough their schedule is moving forward, but their next chance to start a new winning streak comes Friday at the Washington Wizards (8-24) and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place!

The Nets come into this game following a 120-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday in which Brooklyn just didn't have enough firepower to keep up with Kevin Durant and company. Guard Cam Thomas came off the bench to score 21 points while forward Ziaire Williams had 14 points and five steals to put together one of his most impressive games of the season, considering he didn't play in the previous two games.

The Wizards enter this matchup after a 114-113 win at the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in which Washington held their own despite having to face a Milwaukee team led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Center Alex Sarr had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks while guard Bub Carrington came off the bench to drop 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists of his own.

Here is what you need to know to get ready for this matchup:

How To Watch

Date: Friday, Jan. 2
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Channel: YES Network

Notable Injuries

Nets: OUT: Nic Claxton (personal reasons), Haywood Highsmith (knee), Michael Porter Jr. (illness), Cam Thomas (hamstring management), Tyson Etienne (G League), Chaney Johnson (G League), and Ben Saraf (G League).

Wizards: OUT: Kyshawn George (hip), Corey Kispert (hamstring), and Cam Whitmore (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: Tristan Vukcevic (illness).