Trae Young's Status for Today's Game vs the Wizards Revealed

Atlanta is hoping to snap its four-game losing streak this afternoon vs the Wizards

After being listed as probable coming into today's game vs the Wizards, Hawks superstar Trae Young is available to play today. 

Trae Young is available today against the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/PojbWDQYFW

— Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) December 31, 2023

Wizards point guard Tyus Jones is also available to play today in this game. 

Atlanta comes into today's game 3rd in PPG, 19th in field goal percentage, 5th in three-point attempts, 13th in three-point field goal percentage, 3rd in offensive rebounding, and 16th in turnovers. Per Cleaning the Glass, Atlanta is 5th in points per 100 possessions, 16th in effective field goal percentage, 14th in turnover percentage, 3rd in offensive rebounding percentage, and 12th in free throw rate.

The Wizards are one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA, which could mean huge games for Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela.

Jalen Johnson vs the Kings / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

With Onyeka Okongwu out for this game, it will be interesting to see how Quin Snyder handles the backup center spot. Bruno Fernando could get some minutes or he could put Johnson at the five for today's game.

Washington is 30th in the NBA in PPG allowed, 28th in FG% allowed, and 19th in three-point percentage allowed, Per Cleaning the Glass, the Wizards are 30th in points allowed per 100 possessions and 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed. The Hawks have had their way on offense when they have played the Wizards and I don't suspect that is going to change today.

Washington has a solid offense and they are also going to be facing one of the worst defenses in the NBA.

Washington is 11th in the NBA in PPG, 8th in field goal percentage, 13th in three-point attempts, 23rd in three-point percentage, 24th in free throw attempts, 29th in offensive rebounding, and 21st in turnovers. Per Cleaning the Glass, Washington is 24th in points per 100 possessions, 11th in effective field goal percentage, 10th in turnover percentage, 30th in offensive rebounding percentage, and 25th in free throw rate.

Kyle Kuzma is the biggest offensive threat for the Wizards, but don't sleep on Deni Avdija. He has been a solid player this season, despite the Wizard's terrible record. Jordan Poole can score, but is also inefficient, shooting only 31.8% from three this season. 

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