The Atlanta Hawks (13-11) head to the nation’s capital to battle the Washington Wizards (3-18) in a Southeast Division showdown that pits a middling Hawks squad against the East’s doormat. Atlanta, clinging to the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference, is desperate to halt a three-game skid and solidify their play-in push, while Washington—dead last at 15th—seeks to build on a fleeting win streak amid a brutal injury crisis. With the Hawks boasting a balanced attack but vulnerability on the road, and the Wizards leaning on makeshift lineups, this could devolve into a sloppy, high-turnover affair or erupt into a track meet if Atlanta’s guards get loose. Expect the Hawks’ depth to shine through in a bounce-back spot.
Game Information
Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC (Capacity: 20,356; Home of the Washington Wizards since 1997, located at 601 F St NW in the heart of Chinatown)
Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Bally Sports Southeast (Hawks), NBA TV national; Streaming on NBA League Pass; Radio on 92.9 FM for Wizards fans
Officials: To be announced (NBA assigns crews day-of)
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Conference Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| Atlanta Hawks | 13-11 (.542) | 8-7 East | 7-4 Home / 6-7 Away | 10-13-1 | 12-11-1 |
| Washington Wizards | 3-18 (.143) | 1-10 East | 2-9 Home / 1-9 Away | 7-14 | 13-8 |
Atlanta ranks 15th in power rankings, while Washington languishes at 30th, surrendering a league-worst 128.1 PPG defensively.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams enter on losing streaks, but Atlanta’s talent edge suggests a quicker recovery. Washington’s woes stem from injuries and poor execution (16.0 turnovers per game, 29th in NBA).
Atlanta Hawks (1-4 in last 5 games):
Dec 5: L 133-134 vs. Denver Nuggets (heartbreaker in OT; blew 23-point lead, shot 51.6% but 12 turnovers)
Dec 4: L 92-115 vs. LA Clippers (off night; 40.2% FG, outrebounded 48-38)
Dec 2: L 98-99 @ Detroit Pistons (clutch loss; Jalen Johnson 29 points but missed game-winner)
Dec 1: W 142-134 (2OT) @ Philadelphia 76ers (epic comeback; Johnson 41 points, 14 rebounds)
Nov 29: W 130-123 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (balanced win; 48% 3PT)
The Hawks average 116.8 PPG (9th) but have dropped three straight, allowing 116.0 PPG in losses. Road form: 6-7, 4-9 ATS.
Washington Wizards (1-4 in last 5 games):
Dec 4: L 101-146 vs. Boston Celtics (routed; 41.7% FG, 45-point drubbing—worst loss of season)
Dec 2: L 102-121 @ Philadelphia 76ers (overmatched; 38.5% from deep, 18 turnovers)
Dec 1: W 129-126 vs. Milwaukee Bucks (upset; C.J. McCollum 28 points in gritty home win)
Nov 28: L 86-119 @ Indiana Pacers (blown out; season-low 86 points)
Nov 25: W 132-113 vs. Atlanta Hawks (recent divisional win; 57.1% FG, dominated boards)
Washington scores a middling 112.2 PPG (20th) but bleeds points (128.1 allowed, 30th). Home: 2-9, but they’ve covered in 4 of last 6 vs. Atlanta.
Injury Report
Injuries have ravaged Washington more severely, thinning their rotation to near-G League levels. Atlanta misses its star point guard but has depth. Latest as of December 5 post-game (subject to shootaround updates):
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Est. Return |
| Hawks | Trae Young | PG | OUT | Left knee soreness | Dec 12 |
| Hawks | Jalen Johnson | SF | QUESTIONABLE | Right calf contusion | Dec 6 (GTD) |
| Hawks | Onyeka Okongwu | C | QUESTIONABLE | Illness | Dec 6 |
| Hawks | Nikola Djurisic | SG | OUT | Right elbow sprain | Dec 6 |
| Hawks | N’Faly Dante | C | OUT | G League assignment/management | N/A |
| Wizards | Alex Sarr | PF | OUT | Right adductor strain | Dec 17 |
| Wizards | Bilal Coulibaly | SF | OUT | Right oblique strain | Dec 17 |
| Wizards | Sharife Cooper | PG | OUT | Right calf strain | Dec 18 |
| Wizards | Tre Johnson | SG | OUT | Left hip flexor strain | Mid-December |
| Wizards | Corey Kispert | SF | OUT | Undisclosed | TBD |
| Wizards | Tristan Vukcevic | C | DAY-TO-DAY | Ankle soreness | Dec 6 |
| Wizards | Cam Whitmore | SG | DAY-TO-DAY | Shoulder | Dec 6 |
Without Young (26.5 PPG, 10.8 APG), Dejounte Murray shoulders the load for Atlanta. Washington’s absences gut their scoring (Sarr 16.2 PPG, Coulibaly 12.4 PPG), forcing reliance on McCollum and Kuzma.
Key Player Matchups
Atlanta’s versatile wings and backcourt should exploit Washington’s depleted defense (opponents shoot 48.2% FG against them). With Young sidelined, focus shifts to secondary creators.
Dejounte Murray (Hawks PG, 22.1 PPG, 6.2 APG) vs. Jordan Poole (Wizards SG, 18.7 PPG): Murray’s two-way play (1.6 SPG) tests Poole’s inconsistency (3.8 TOV/game). If Murray pushes tempo (Hawks 14th in fast-break points), Washington’s shaky perimeter D (36.8% 3PT allowed) crumbles.
Jalen Johnson (Hawks SF, QUES., 20.4 PPG, 10.1 RPG) vs. Kyle Kuzma (Wizards PF, 21.2 PPG): Johnson’s athleticism (2.1 BPG potential) challenges Kuzma’s isolation-heavy style (38% usage). Johnson dominated Kuzma in November’s loss (29 points); if probable, he tilts the frontcourt.
Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks C, QUES., 11.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG) vs. Marvin Bagley III (Wizards PF/C, 10.2 PPG): Okongwu’s rim protection (1.4 BPG) vs. Bagley’s rebounding (7.9 RPG). Washington’s 12th in offensive boards could prolong possessions, but Hawks rank 6th in paint points.
Dyson Daniels (Hawks SG, 9.5 PPG, 1.8 SPG) vs. Bub Carrington (Wizards PG): Daniels’ length disrupts Washington’s youth; he’s held guards under 40% shooting lately.
Bench: Wizards’ Cam Whitmore (day-to-day, 14.3 PPG) vs. Hawks’ Vit Krejci for spark off the pine.
Series History
This intradivisional rivalry favors Atlanta historically, but Washington has surged recently, winning 4 of the last 6 meetings (average total: 228.3 points). Over 325 regular-season games:
All-Time Record: Hawks 170-155
At Capital One Arena: Wizards 82-78
Last 10 Meetings: Wizards 6-4
Recent Results:
Nov 25, 2025: Wizards 132-113 (home blowout; McCollum 46 points)
Feb 8, 2025: Hawks 125-111
Nov 15, 2024: Hawks 129-117
Oct 30, 2024: Wizards 133-120
Oct 28, 2024: Wizards 121-119
Jan 13, 2024: Wizards 127-99
Hawks are 3-7 SU in last 10 road vs. Wizards but 5-5 ATS. Overs hit in 7 of last 10 (avg. 232.1 points).
Betting Trends
Hawks 7-3 ATS in last 10 vs. East bottom-5 teams.
Wizards 4-1 SU in last 5 home vs. Hawks but 1-9 SU overall lately.
Over cashed in 8 of Wizards’ last 10 (pushed to 240.5 early, settled at 230.5).
Sharp action on Hawks -6.5 (70% handle) and Over (line moved from 228.5).
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks – 9.5
Washington Wizards 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, December 5, 2025
