Hawks vs. Wizards Preview: Can Washington Win Again?

The Washington Wizards are set for a rematch against the Atlanta Hawks.

Oct 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Corey Kispert (24) fight for a rebound with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and center Clint Capela (15) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards are back in action tonight against a familiar foe in the Atlanta Hawks.

Earlier this week, the Wizards beat the Hawks 121-119 at State Farm Arena. Now, the two teams will meet in D.C. at the Capital One Arena.

In the first meeting between the Southeast Division rivals, the Hawks raced out to a 13-2 lead at the beginning of the game. The Hawks led by as much as 13 points, but the Wizards were able to keep their cool. Even though they trailed by seven points at halftime, they came out in the second half to play their best basketball of the season to date.

The Wizards took a lead going into the fourth quarter on a Corey Kispert 3-pointer and they were able to fend off the Hawks' comeback attempts.

Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points while Kyle Kuzma added 25 and second-year pro Bilal Coulibaly showed some growth with 17 of his own.

If the Wizards can find their way past the Hawks again, they will have to do so without Kuzma, who is dealing with a groin injury.

Hawks vs. Wizards Information

Date, Location: Wednesday, October 30 - Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Hawks vs. Wizards Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

PG Vit Krecji (OUT - thigh)

SG Dyson Daniels (OUT - hip)

SF De'Andre Hunter (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (OUT - hamstring)

C Cody Zeller (OUT - personal reasons)

SG Kobe Bufkin (OUT - shoulder)

SG Seth Lundy (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

SF Dom Barlow (QUESTIONABLE - back)

Washington Wizards

SF Kyle Kuzma (OUT - groin)

SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)

PG Malcolm Brogdon (OUT - thumb)

Hawks vs. Wizards Projected Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks

PG Trae Young
SG Garrison Mathews
SF Zaccharie Risacher
PF Jalen Johnson
C Clint Capela

Washington Wizards

PG Jordan Poole
SG Bub Carrington
SF Bilal Coulibaly
PF Alex Sarr
C Jonas Valanciunas

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