Atlanta visits Washington for conference matchup
Trae Young returns against Atlanta for the first time since the trade, while both teams enter with winning records and multiple injury absences.
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks conclude their three-game road trip at Capital One Arena to face the Washington Wizards, marking the first time Wizards guard Trae Young faces his former club.
- Young was traded to Washington last January after seven-plus seasons with Atlanta, and he stated, "my 10 toes are here in D.C.," signaling no hard feelings as both teams enter following Monday victories.
- Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson is questionable for Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads the Hawks with 21.1 points per game after scoring 34 points in Monday's win over Indiana.
- Wizards coach Brian Keefe plans to leverage Kyshawn George's passing skills, saying, "We're definitely going to " to utilize his unique offensive abilities.
- This contest begins a home-and-home series; the teams meet again Friday in Atlanta for a second NBA Cup contest, with the Wizards holding a 4-3 record.
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Atlanta visits Washington for conference matchup
Washington and Atlanta will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season. Washington is 2-1 against the Southeast Division, and Atlanta is 2-1 against division opponents.
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