Atlanta Hawks (4-4, 3-2 on the road) visit Washington Wizards (4-3, 2-1 at home) at Capital One Arena, tip-off Thursday, November 5, 8:00 AM PH time. Over the last five games Hawks have scored 104.2 and allowed 111.3 points per 100 possessions; Wizards sit at 108.5 and 106.1.
What are the projected starting lineups for Hawks vs Wizards?
Projected = the starting five from each team’s most recent game (ESPN box score), with any player ruled Out swapped for the highest-minute bench player at the same position in that game. Teams confirm starters about 30 minutes before tip-off.
Atlanta Hawks (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Onyeka Okongwu | 12.0 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 45.2 | 27.8 |
| G | CJ McCollum | 14.3 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 45.7 | 37.2 |
| G | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 21.1 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 43.8 | 40.3 |
| G | Luguentz Dort | 9.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 37.5 | 31.6 |
| G | Dyson Daniels | 9.8 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 46.6 | 10.0 |
Washington Wizards (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Anthony Davis | 23.0 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 48.0 | 36.8 |
| F | AJ Dybantsa | 19.0 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 50.0 | 27.3 |
| F | Kyshawn George | 16.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 48.3 | 32.4 |
| C | Deandre Ayton | 5.4 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 66.7 | 0.0 |
| G | Trae Young | 19.9 | 3.6 | 10.0 | 39.4 | 27.1 |
Season averages: ESPN player pages, as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time.
Who is injured for Hawks vs Wizards, and how does it change the rotation?
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | Questionable (game-time decision) | Left Hip | 6.3 / 15.3 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Jalen Johnson | Questionable (game-time decision) | Left Ankle | 18.1 / 32.6 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | Out | Left Foot Fracture | 4.4 / 15.3 | 2026-11-20 | Oct 20 |
| Henri Veesaar | Out | Right Knee | – / – | 2027-07-01 | Sep 22 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 4.4 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Hawks. Game-time decisions: Jock Landale (6.3 ppg), Jalen Johnson (18.1 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
Washington Wizards
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Sarr | Questionable (game-time decision) | Left Knee Soreness | 9.3 / 25.3 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Anthony Gill | Questionable (game-time decision) | Back Spasms | 0.0 / 1.0 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Reece Beekman | Out | Shoulder | 0.0 / 1.0 | 2026-12-03 | Nov 3 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | Out | Left Hip Pinched Nerve | 9.0 / 13.7 | 2026-11-09 | Nov 2 |
| Justin Champagnie | Out | Right Foot | 7.3 / 18.3 | 2027-02-25 | Oct 29 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 16.3 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Wizards. Game-time decisions: Alex Sarr (9.3 ppg), Anthony Gill (0.0 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
Source: ESPN injury feed in the game summary, as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time. “Questionable” reflects ESPN’s game-time-decision tag; the official NBA injury report is final.
How are Hawks and Wizards playing right now?
Atlanta Hawks: 2-3 in last 5 · 109.6 scored / 117.0 allowed per game · pace 105.1 · ORtg 104.2 · DRtg 111.3
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | @ HOU | L 110-120 | 106.2 |
| Oct 29 | vs MIA | L 117-129 | 109.1 |
| Oct 30 | vs CLE | W 114-111 | 99.3 |
| Nov 1 | @ NO | L 99-121 | 106.3 |
| Nov 3 | @ IND | W 108-104 | 104.8 |
Washington Wizards: 3-2 in last 5 · 107.2 scored / 104.8 allowed per game · pace 98.8 · ORtg 108.5 · DRtg 106.1
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @ CHI | W 124-120 | 109.3 |
| Oct 27 | @ CHA | L 103-110 | 96.0 |
| Oct 29 | @ CLE | L 111-121 | 97.1 |
| Oct 31 | vs CHA | W 95-79 | 97.3 |
| Nov 3 | @ ORL | W 103-94 | 94.2 |
Home/away: Hawks are 3-2 on the road; Wizards are 2-1 at home (ESPN records).
Pace = possessions per 48 minutes; possessions = FGA − OREB + TOV + 0.44 × FTA, averaged for both teams, from each ESPN box score. ORtg/DRtg = points scored/allowed per 100 possessions over these five games.
How do the Hawks and Wizards compare statistically?
| Season stat | Hawks | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 115.1 | 109.4 |
| Opp. points per game | 114.0 | 107.4 |
| FG% | 45 | 48 |
| 3P% | 35 | 30 |
| Rebounds | 43.1 | 41.0 |
| Assists | 30.6 | 24.7 |
| Turnovers | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Steals | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| Blocks | 3.6 | 5.3 |
ESPN team statistics, as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time.
What happened when Hawks and Wizards last met?
No completed meetings this season in the ESPN feed; this is the first.
Which matchups decide Hawks vs Wizards?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker vs Trae Young
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 21.1 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.8 ast, 43.8 FG%, 40.3 3P% in 8 games. Trae Young: 19.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 10.0 ast, 39.4 FG%, 27.1 3P% in 7 games. Nickeil Alexander-Walker carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
Onyeka Okongwu vs Anthony Davis
Onyeka Okongwu: 12.0 pts, 7.5 reb, 2.6 ast, 45.2 FG%, 27.8 3P% in 8 games. Anthony Davis: 23.0 pts, 9.1 reb, 2.0 ast, 48.0 FG%, 36.8 3P% in 7 games. Anthony Davis carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
What will decide the game tactically?
- Tempo. Hawks have played faster over the last five (105.1 vs 98.8 possessions per 48). A game near the faster number favours the deeper bench; a grind favours the half-court team.
- Form gap. Net rating over the last five: Hawks -7.0, Wizards +2.4 per 100 possessions.
- Perimeter. Season 3P%: Hawks 35, Wizards 30. The team that wins the three-point volume battle usually covers the variance in a close line.
- Ball security. Turnovers per game: Hawks 14.8, Wizards 15.0; live-ball turnovers feed transition points.
- Glass. Rebounds per game: Hawks 43.1, Wizards 41.0.
- Availability. Hawks without Mouhamed Gueye, Henri Veesaar; Wizards without Reece Beekman, Tristan Vukcevic, Justin Champagnie. Check final status before tip-off; it moves the line more than any matchup.
What is the betting angle?
No spread or total was published in ESPN’s odds feed as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time. When a line appears, compare it with the projection below: a spread is the favourite’s expected winning margin, and the total is the expected combined score. A gap of several points between a line and an independent projection is where analysis matters; a gap of one or two is noise.
Score prediction
Editorial prediction: Hawks 106 – Wizards 113 (Wizards by 6).
Method: expected pace = average of both teams’ last-five pace (102.0); each side’s points = pace × (own ORtg + opponent DRtg) ÷ 200, with 1.5 points of home-court edge split between the sides. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Hawks 55.2% and Wizards 44.8%. Five-game samples are noisy and injuries listed above are not modelled. This is an editorial estimate, not a guarantee or betting advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards in the Philippines?
Tip-off is Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 AM Philippine time (UTC+8), per ESPN's schedule feed.
Who is injured for Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards?
As of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time (ESPN): Atlanta Hawks: Jock Landale (Questionable), Jalen Johnson (Questionable), Mouhamed Gueye (Out), Henri Veesaar (Out); Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr (Questionable), Anthony Gill (Questionable), Reece Beekman (Out), Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Justin Champagnie (Out). Check the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
What is the Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards prediction?
Our editorial projection is Hawks 106, Wizards 113, built from each team's last-five pace and ratings. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where is Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards played?
At Capital One Arena.
About this article
Written by the GTAYA Editorial Team from the sources below, checked on November 4, 2026 1:47 AM PH time. All figures were fetched on Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time; derived figures (pace, ratings, projection) show their formula. Injury statuses can change after publication. Charts are generated by gtaya.life from the figures above. Poster: player photos are freely licensed Wikimedia Commons images (cropped); where no licensed photo was found we show the player or team name only. Team logos are shown only to identify the teams (sources listed below); they remain the trademarks of their owners and do not imply any endorsement of, or affiliation with, gtaya.life or GTAYA.
- ESPN game summary (injuries, last five, season series, team stats, leaders)
- ESPN player pages (season averages)
- Official NBA injury report
- GTaya VIP Ascend Club terms (sports cash-back rates), gtaya.com
- Atlanta Hawks logo (ESPN team data feed)
- Washington Wizards logo (ESPN team data feed)
- Photo of Jalen Johnson: Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- Photo of Anthony Davis: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
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