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Wizards vs. Hawks Preview: NBA Cup Action Begins

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

Jeremy Brener

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
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
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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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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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