Hawks host Wizards Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The Atlanta Hawks play the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

ByThe Associated Press

November 5, 2026, 2:02 AM

Washington Wizards (4-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (5-4, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks play the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup.

Atlanta finished 46-36 overall, 9-7 in Southeast Division play and 24-17 at home last season. The Hawks averaged 30.1 assists per game on 43.6 made field goals last season.

Washington finished 17-65 overall and 2-14 in Southeast Division play during the 2025-26 season. The Wizards allowed opponents to score 124.9 points per game and shoot 48.8% from the field last season.

The teams meet for the second time this season. The Hawks won 120-105 in the last matchup on Nov. 5.

INJURIES: Hawks: Jock Landale: day to day (hip), Henri Veesaar: out for season (acl), Mouhamed Gueye: out (foot), Jalen Johnson: day to day (ankle).

Wizards: Tristan Vukcevic: out (hip), Jamir Watkins: out for season (acl), Justin Champagnie: out (foot), Reece Beekman: out (shoulder).

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