Michael Porter Jr. will be among the players to watch when the Brooklyn Nets (10-21) and Washington Wizards (8-24) meet at Capital One Arena on Friday. It begins at 7 p.m. ET.
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Nets vs. Wizards: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES and MNMT
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
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Nets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.0% | 27 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.6% | 25 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 39.9 | 30 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.8 | 10 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.0 | 25 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 20 |
Wizards' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.1% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.0% | 16 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 | 16 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 48.7 | 30 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 23 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 30 |
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Nets vs. Wizards Top Players
Nets
- Nic Claxton has put up 13.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Nets.
- Porter contributes with 25.8 points per game while also adding 3.3 assists and 7.5 rebounds.
- Porter connects on 3.8 threes per game to lead active Nets.
- Brooklyn's blocks tend to come from Claxton, who records 1.3 per game. Day'Ron Sharpe is a primary source of steals for Brooklyn, averaging 0.9 steals a contest.
Wizards
- CJ McCollum racks up 18.6 points per game. He also contributes 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game this season.
- This season, Alex Sarr is averaging 17.6 points, 2.9 assists and 8.2 rebounds per game.
- McCollum averages 2.7 made threes per game.
- The Wizards' defensive efforts get a lift from Bilal Coulibaly's 1.3 steals and Sarr's 2.3 blocks per game.
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Nets vs. Wizards Injury Report
Nets
Nets:
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee),
Egor Demin: Day-To-Day (Back),
Terance Mann: Day-To-Day (Hip),
Michael Porter Jr.: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Wizards
Wizards:
Cam Whitmore: Out (Shoulder),
Corey Kispert: Out (Hamstring),
Kyshawn George: Out (Hip)
Nets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Raptors | W 96-81 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | 76ers | W 114-106 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Timberwolves | W 123-107 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Warriors | L 120-107 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Rockets | L 120-96 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
Wizards' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Hornets | L 126-109 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Raptors | W 138-117 | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Grizzlies | W 116-112 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Suns | L 115-101 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Bucks | W 114-113 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Nets | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
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