Happy Sunday, folks. To put a cherry atop your weekend, the Knicks (46*-25) host the Wizards (16-53) tonight at Madison Square Garden. Washington just wants to end their miserable season, yet given how New York plays down to competition, a sixth consecutive win is not guaranteed. I mean, it’s like 95% guaranteed, but I’m supposed to entice you to watch this laugher and not binge on Chuck Norris movies instead.
Over their last 10 games, the Knicks have gone 7-3, while the Wizards have lost 15 straight.
Their last meeting came on February 3, 2026, when New York broke their wands, tore their robes, and ripped up their spellbooks, winning 132-101. Bridges led the Knicks with 23 points, while Will Riley delivered 17 off the bench for the home team.
The Wizards have had a dismal campaign. They score 112.5 points per game (25th in the league), plus have the 26th-rated offensive rating and the league’s worst defense. They allow 123.8 points per game, which is just barely not the worst of all.
Key Wizards players include Alex Sarr, who averages 16.5 points and 7.4 boards per game. Elder statesman C.J. McCollum provides 18.8 points per game while shooting 39% from three. Trae Young, acquired midseason, continues to be damaged goods. Spoiler: he won’t play today.
Washington lost by 21 to the Thunder last night. In the first half, their Justin Champagnie scuffled with Jaylin Williams and were among four players tossed due to the ensuing melee. Tonight’s likely starting five? Probably Bub Carrington and/or Sharife Cooper, maybe Champagnie or Bilal Coulibaly, and Alex Sarr.
The visitors have five players on their injury report—Tyus Johnson, Trevor Young, Lamar Black (GTD), plus Anthony Davis and Kenny George (out)—while the home team will be without Landry (knee) and Miles McBride. Josh Hart (knee) is a game-time decision.
Prediction
ESPN likes the Knicks at 94%. Holy moley! That might be the highest number of the season. The Wiz might fare better if they fielded a fleet of marching mop buckets. Or summoned the ghost of Wes Unseld. The Knicks have dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning the last 11 meetings. Everything indicates an easy win, but you know these guys. When we predict a blowout against a dog and they nearly lose; we say it will be close, and they win by a dozen. Is any other NBA team this wildly unpredictable? Whatever. Knicks by 25. You’re safe to catch an episode or two of Walker, Texas Ranger.
Game Details
Who: New York Knicks (46*-25) vs Washington Wizards (16-53)
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Place: Madison Square Garden, NYC
TV: MSG
Follow: @ptknicksblog and bsky
* Should be one more, but NBA Cup wins linger only as long as grandpa’s farts.
