Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 22, 2026)

The Washington Wizards play the New York Knicks on March 22, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks come into this game on a five-game winning streak and are one of the stronger teams in the Eastern Conference right now.The Wizards are heading in the opposite direction. They have lost 15 straight games and continue to struggle on both ends of the floor. Based on current form and record, this game looks uneven.Both teams are dealing with injuries, but New York is better equipped to handle them. With several players unavailable, Washington will depend on C.J. McCollum, who averages 18.8 points per game, and Alex Sarr, who puts up 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds. Even with that, the long losing streak shows the team has broader issues.New York still has its main players available. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points and 6.6 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns is putting up 20.0 points and 11.9 rebounds. Both remain central to how the team plays.The Knicks have been better in this matchup over time. In 324 regular-season games, they lead 188-136.That has continued this season. New York won both meetings against Washington, 119-102 at home and 132-101 on the road. The Wizards are also 5-28 away from home, while the Knicks are 25-9 at Madison Square Garden.The numbers show a clear difference between the teams.Season Averages (2025-26):New York scores more, defends better, and controls the boards. They also force 13.7 turnovers per game and take better care of the ball.The New York Knicks are trying to extend their winning streak to six games. The Wizards are trying to stop a 15-game slide, their longest since the 2000-01 season.Josh Hart’s status is worth watching. His presence affects the second unit. In the frontcourt, Alex Sarr’s shot blocking, at 2.0 per game, will be tested against Karl-Anthony Towns and his scoring range.The betting line has New York as a -19.5 favorite with a total of 228.5. Based on current form, the expectation is a Knicks win unless Washington gets a high-scoring game from McCollum.