Brooklyn at Washington

Blindfold? The Nets and Wizards are each 1-11. But there is a difference between the two teams. The Nets are saving cap money while clearly tanking for the future. They have five rookies on their roster. Washington already has a nucleus of promising young talent with Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson. They should be in line for strong games as the Nets rank in the bottom-four in the major defensive categories. Brooklyn also will be without injured Cam Thomas. He is the team's second leading scorer at 21.4 points a game. Only two other Nets average in double figures. Washington has the rest advantage having last been in action on Wednesday. Brooklyn lost on the road to Orlando, 105-98, two days ago. The Wizards are motivated to win their first home game of the season. This is their golden opportunity to do just that. Take the Wizards.