Streaky Knicks battle Wizards for first time this season

The New York Knicks continue to ride the roller coaster, relieved to be on the way up again with five victories in six games after a late-December swoon.

The Knicks will look to continue in a positive direction Friday night, when they visit the Washington Wizards in the first game of the season between the longtime Eastern Conference rivals.

Both teams were off Thursday after fending off late comebacks to earn wins at h