Wizards vs. Nets: How to Watch NBA Matchup on April 5

TV channel, streaming info, and injury updates for the Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets game.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:04pm

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The Washington Wizards will take on the Brooklyn Nets on April 5, 2026 at Barclays Center. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Wizards at 17-60 and the Nets at 18-59. Several key players are listed as out or questionable due to various injuries.

Why it matters

This matchup between two sub-.500 teams provides an opportunity for both squads to pick up a rare win late in the season. The game also has implications for NBA draft lottery positioning, as the Wizards and Nets are vying for better odds at securing a top pick.

The details

The Wizards will be without Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb), Egor Demin (foot), and Danny Wolf (ankle), while the Nets will be missing Nic Claxton (hand), D'Angelo Russell (not injury related), and Cam Whitmore (shoulder). Several other players are listed as questionable or day-to-day.

  • The game will take place on April 5, 2026.
  • Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM Eastern Time.

The players

Day'Ron Sharpe

Washington Wizards center who is out for the season with a thumb injury.

Nic Claxton

Brooklyn Nets center who is out with a hand injury.

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What they’re saying

“We're just trying to get through the end of the season and evaluate our roster for next year.”

— Wes Unseld Jr., Washington Wizards Head Coach

What’s next

The Wizards and Nets will meet again on April 9th in Washington D.C. to close out the regular season series.

The takeaway

With both teams well out of playoff contention, this late-season matchup provides an opportunity for younger players to get extended minutes and for the organizations to evaluate their rosters ahead of the offseason.