Hawks Host Wizards In Eastern Conference Battle
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Washington Wizards at StateFarm Arena on Monday evening.

The Hawks (3-3) are 2-0 at home this season but are looking to bounce back following their most recent game, one that ended with a 122-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers -- a defeat that pushed their losing streak to two games. Cam Reddish was the high-point man for the Hawks with 16 points on 7-of-14 shooting, in 20 minutes off the bench. Trae Young added 13 points and 10 assists, while Clint Capela tallied 11 points and 12 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic was the only other player to score in double digits for the Hawks, with 13 points. The Hawks shot 38 percent from the field, including 8-of-22 from deep.

The Hawks are close to being at full strength for this game, as their lone absentee will be Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder).

The Wizards (5-1) are coming off a 115-112 double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics the last time out. Bradley Beal carried Washington on offense and posted 36 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists, while both Montrezl Harrell and Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 20 points. While Harrell recorded 14 rebounds as well, Dinwiddie contributed nine boards and four assists. Kyle Kuzma had an impressive double-double of 17 points and 17 rebounds, while no other Washington player scored in double digits in this one. That win over Boston pushed Washington's winning streak to three contests while scoring at least 115 points in each of those contests.

The Wizards won't have Thomas Bryant (knee), while several other players are questionable. The list includes Rui Hachimura (not injury related), Daniel Gafford (quadriceps), Anthony Gill (calf) and Cassius Winston (hamstring).
Posted on: 10/31/2021 1:41 PM