Knicks look to hand Wizards their ninth straight setback

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The New York Knicks haven't gotten off to the start they would have liked.

But with consecutive wins over the rival Brooklyn Nets, the Knicks are close to passing a key test -- just as another one awaits.

The Knicks will look to close out their homestand Monday night with a win against the Washington Wizards in the first battle of the season between the Eastern Conference rivals