Wizards vs Hawks
Sat, Dec 6
Final
Wizards
Wizards
(3 - 18)
116
-
131
Hawks
Hawks
(13 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 28 | 27 | 38 | 23 | 116 |
| Hawks | 35 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 131 |
Venue: Capital One Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
CJ McCollum
WAS | #3 | G
28
0
3
Jalen Johnson
ATL | #1 | F
30
12
12
Smart Game Analysis
Atlanta Hawks has a 78% chance of winning the game
Despite Washington's upset win in the last meeting, Atlanta's superior road record and the return of key stars Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis give them a decisive edge over a depleted Wizards squad.
Key Analysis
- • Washington is missing critical young starters Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly, severely weakening their interior defense and wing rotation.
- • Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson returned from injury with a massive triple-double, providing the playmaking needed in Trae Young's absence.
- • The Wizards possess the league's worst defense, allowing an alarming 128.1 points per game.
- • Atlanta has been excellent on the road with a 9-5 record, while Washington struggles significantly at home at 2-7.
- • Momentum heavily favors the Hawks as the Wizards are reeling from a demoralizing 45-point loss to the Celtics.
- • Washington must force turnovers and rely on another explosive scoring night from CJ McCollum to have any chance of an upset.
