Wizards vs. Hawks Preview: NBA Cup Action Begins

The Washington Wizards face off against the Atlanta Hawks in their first NBA Cup game.

Oct 30, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks guard Garrison Mathews (24) in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards are facing their biggest game of the season to date as they take on the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of their four-match group stage in the Emirates NBA Cup.

The Wizards are coming into the game having lost five straight contests, including their last one against the San Antonio Spurs, where last year's No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama erupted for 50 points in a 139-130 loss.

Meanwhile, the Hawks are coming off of their biggest win of the season, a 117-116 win against the Boston Celtics. The win put the Hawks in first place atop East Group C in the NBA Cup for the time being, but things can change with the second night of tournament action afoot.

While the Wizards come into the game with a 2-9 record, both of their wins so far this season have come against the Hawks, one in Atlanta and the other in D.C. Perhaps the Wizards will find a way to replicate their magic and secure the season series, but the Hawks are hoping to reverse the result and stay on top of the East Group C standings.

Wizards vs. Hawks Information

Date, Location: Friday, November 15 - State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Wizards vs. Hawks Injury Report

Washington Wizards

PG Malcolm Brogdon (OUT - thumb)
SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)

Atlanta Hawks

PG Vit Krejci (OUT - adductor)
SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (OUT - hamstring)
SG Seth Lundy (OUT - ankle)
SG Kobe Bufkin (OUT - shoulder)
C Cody Zeller (OUT - personal reasons)

Wizards vs. Hawks Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

PG Bub Carrington
SG Jordan Poole
SF Bilal Coulibaly
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Alex Sarr

Atlanta Hawks

PG Trae Young
SG Dyson Daniels
SF Zaccharie Risacher
PF Jalen Johnson
C Clint Capela

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