Preview: Wizards Get Quick Turnaround to Redeem Themselves

The Washington Wizards are playing the Atlanta Hawks tonight.

Nov 15, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) fouls against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images | Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards are hoping to shake off their loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers by going right back at it tonight against the Atlanta Hawks.

This game is the fourth and final meeting between the two Southeast Division rivals this season. The Wizards grabbed two wins against the Hawks in Atlanta back in October, but they lost when the rivals met in the nation's capital in November for the NBA Cup.

Now, the Wizards can win the season series with a win, but they could also end a long drought of games on the second night of a back-to-back. The Wizards haven't won a game without any days of rest from the previous game in nearly two years, so Washington has a lot to play for tonight.

On top of that, the Wizards should have a chance to see more from their new players, including rookie AJ Johnson. The No. 23 overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft had two points and four assists in nine minutes in last night's loss to the Cavs.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Hawks vs. Wizards Information

Date, Location: Saturday, February 8 - Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Hawks vs. Wizards Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

SG Kobe Bufkin (OUT - shoulder)
SF Jalen Johnson (OUT - shoulder)
C Clint Capela (OUT - personal reasons)

Washington Wizards

SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)
PF Alex Sarr (OUT - ankle)
PG Malcolm Brogdon (OUT - foot)

Hawks vs. Wizards Projected Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks

PG Trae Young
SG Dyson Daniels
SF Dom Barlow
PF Zaccharie Risacher
C Onyeka Okongwu

Washington Wizards

PG Bub Carrington
SG Jordan Poole
SF Bilal Coulibaly
PF Kyshawn George
C Richaun Holmes

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