New York Knicks @ Washington Wizards: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
1-3 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
Washington WizardsWizards
2-2 · Home

Knicks vs Wizards tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: MSG Network (Knicks), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards).

How to Watch Knicks vs Wizards: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassKnicks: DAZN · Wizards: Monumental Sports Network+
Arena
Capital One ArenaWashington, DC

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Jose AlvaradoKnicksGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
AJ DybantsaWizardsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 18, 2026
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Justin ChampagnieWizardsFOutFootOct 26, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Knicks

Wizards

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Wizards Preview

The Knicks are 1-3 this season, while the Wizards are 2-2 this season.

The Knicks won last season's series 3-0. The Wizards rank 8th in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.8 points per game) and Anthony Davis (22.8 points per game).

Knicks vs Wizards Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesKnicks 3-0

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Wizards Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 4 GPWizards 4 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
114.3#15
105.3#3
Opponent points
114.5#15
41.3%#29
Field goal %
46.7%#8
32.7%#17
Three-point %
29.4%#28
74.0%#19
Free throw %
82.4%#7
47.8#6
Rebounds
43.5#18
25.5#18
Assists
24.5#25
7.5#22
Steals
7.5#22
4.0#24
Blocks
5.5#11
15.5#14
Turnovers
14.5#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0

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This Knicks vs Wizards page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks visit the Cavaliers Dec 21; Wizards visit the Nets Dec 20.

Knicks vs Wizards FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Wizards start?

The New York Knicks play the Washington Wizards on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Wizards on?

Local TV: MSG Network (Knicks), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Knicks and Wizards records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 1-3 and the Wizards were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Wizards?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Jose Alvarado (Knicks, day-to-day, ankle); AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, day-to-day, ankle); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Justin Champagnie (Wizards, out, foot); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip).

How did Knicks vs Wizards go last season?

The Knicks won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Knicks vs Wizards game?

The Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Mar 22, 2026 at home.

Where is Knicks vs Wizards being played?

At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.

Is Knicks vs Wizards on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks and Wizards markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Monumental Sports Network+ for Wizards fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.