Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks: preview, form and head-to-head

Washington Wizards

New York Knicks

UpcomingNBA · Tip-off Oct 8, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

New York Knicks host Washington Wizards (NBA) on October 8, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup edge

Form edge: New York Knicks, 4-1 in the last 5 games against 0-5 for Washington Wizards.

Recent form: last 5

Washington Wizards: 0 wins and 5 losses in the last 5, with 555 points scored and 639 conceded.

Washington Wizards
Apr 12, 2026 · last season	at Cleveland Cavaliers	L	117–130
Apr 10, 2026 · last season	vs Miami Heat	L	117–140
Apr 9, 2026 · last season	vs Chicago Bulls	L	108–119
Apr 7, 2026 · last season	vs Chicago Bulls	L	98–129
Apr 5, 2026 · last season	at Brooklyn Nets	L	115–121

New York Knicks: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 522 points scored and 510 conceded.

New York Knicks
Jun 14, 2026 · last season	at San Antonio Spurs	W	94–90
Jun 11, 2026 · last season	vs San Antonio Spurs	W	107–106
Jun 9, 2026 · last season	vs San Antonio Spurs	L	111–115
Jun 6, 2026 · last season	at San Antonio Spurs	W	105–104
Jun 4, 2026 · last season	at San Antonio Spurs	W	105–95

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, Washington Wizards won 0, New York Knicks won 3.

Mar 22, 2026 · last season	New York Knicks	145–113	Washington Wizards
Feb 4, 2026 · last season	Washington Wizards	101–132	New York Knicks
Nov 4, 2025 · last season	New York Knicks	119–102	Washington Wizards

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Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
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