Nets Host Wizards in Battle of Struggling Teams on November 16

Washington, D.C. — The Brooklyn Nets will look to break a 10-game losing streak when they face the Washington Wizards on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the matchup with identical 1-11 records and are currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

The Nets are the favorites by 2.5 points in this game, with an over/under set at 233.5 total points. They last played on Friday and suffered a 105-98 loss to the Orlando Magic, where Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 24 points.

Against the spread this season, Brooklyn has gone 4-7, while Washington has struggled even more at 2-10. According to predictive models, the Wizards have a 62.9% chance of winning based on recent trends and player performances. However, the same models suggest the Nets could cover the spread with a 64.2% confidence rate.

This matchup is vital for both teams as they navigate through rebuilding phases. The Nets have recently drafted five first-round prospects, hoping for a strong performance to improve their draft position next year, while the Wizards have been actively rebuilding over the past few seasons.

A key challenge for the Nets is the absence of Cam Thomas, their second-leading scorer, who is sidelined with a left hamstring injury. Other injured players include Haywood Highsmith and several others currently on G League assignments.

The Wizards are also facing their injury issues, with Bilal Coulibaly listed as questionable. He has played only four games so far this season due to injuries.

This matchup not only highlights the struggles of both teams but also foreshadows potential drafting implications as the season progresses. As the Nets and Wizards tip-off, fans watch for how their teams adapt under pressure and which players will step up.