The Kyrie Irving-less Brooklyn Nets travel a hop, skip, and jump to our Nation's capital, Washington D.C., to take on the Washington Wizards. Kevin Durant will be a one-man band in this one as the Nets try to get their season on the track following a stunning 2-6 start.
The Washington Wizards have surprised many around the NBA with a 4-4 start that has catapulted them into the early playoff conversation. Can the Nets pull off the road victory, or will the Wizards remain hot?
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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What offensive output can we anticipate from the Brooklyn Nets without suspended PG Kyrie Irving?
Who will pick up the scoring slack?
I wouldn't count on Ben Simmons. Although Simmons contributes on the defensive end of the court and stuffs the stat sheet, he remains a skittish scorer who doesn't want to shoot.
Nic Claxton remains a defensive force in the paint but adds marginal assistance on the offensive end.
Kevin Durant will have to play hero ball if the Nets have any chance. Durant is averaging 32 points per game but will likely have to score much more than that in this one.
The Washington Wizards have found their recipe for success based on an outside-inside approach around Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis.
Bradley Beal remains the leader of the Wizards with 22 points and six assists per game.
Kristaps Porzingis has stepped his game up with 21 points and nine boards per night while leading the team in blocked shots.
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Match Details
Fixture: Brooklyn Nets @ Washingon Wizards
Date and Time: Friday, November 4, 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Best Pick:
This game is all about KD. Kevin Durant will have to go nuclear in this one for the Nets to keep pace. Durant has performed under these types of circumstances in the past, perhaps, even relishes in these moments. Take the Over.
Kevin Durant; Pts: Over 33.5
Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards Final Prediction
The Washington Wizards are the better and more balanced team. The Wizards have the Home Court advantage. Brooklyn has one of, if not the best players on the planet with his back against the wall. Expect Kevin Durant to put on a show.
Brooklyn Nets +3 (-115) (O/U 222.5, -110)
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