The Washington Wizards will host the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.

The Wizards (14-58) have no shot of reaching the postseason in the Eastern Conference and already thinking about the 2024-25 campaign. However, the team is aiming to end the season on a strong note, which has been the case over the last few days. The Wizards seem determined to avoid ending in last place of the Eastern Conference standings and have won three games in a row following their 107-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. However, the wins have come by close margins, with the last two happening by three points or fewer. Also, the Wizards have gone 5-5 in their last 10 contests. It’s not much, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction for one of the most disappointing teams in the East this season.

The Wizards are listing Tyus Jones (back), Landry Shamet (calf), Eugene Omoruyi (ankle), Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) and Isaiah Livers (hip) as out for Wednesday.

The Nets (27-45) could make a strong case for being a disappointment as well, as they had Play-In Tournament implications, but unless they have a dramatic turnaround, they will end the season out of the playoffs. Their recent form hasn’t been good, either, as the Nets enter this game on a 1-4 mark across their last five games. However, the 96-88 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday should be a step in the right direction for them. Brooklyn’s biggest problem seems to be on the offensive end of the court, as they’ve failed to reach the 100-point plateau in three of their last four contests. Playing on the road has also been less than ideal for them, as Brooklyn enters this game on an 11-26 mark away from home.

Cam Thomas (back) is a game-time call for Wednesday. Dennis Smith (hip), Keita Bates-Diop (lower leg), Cameron Johnson (toe), Dariq Whitehead (lower leg) and Ben Simmons (back) are all out.