- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Washington Wizards (16-41) will travel to State Farm Arena on Thursday, facing off against the Atlanta Hawks (29-31).
In their previous encounter, the Wizards were defeated by the Hawks, ending the game at 119-98. Washington committed 19 fouls, while Atlanta accumulated 18. The Wizards made only 12 of their 50 attempts from beyond the arc, whereas Atlanta excelled at the free-throw line, converting 23 out of 26 tries for an 88.5% success rate. The Hawks dominated the boards, securing a total of 61 rebounds (19 offensive, 42 defensive) and recording 8 blocks, along with 33 assists and 14 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed Atlanta to shoot 39.3% from the field (42 of 107). The Wizards managed to compile 23 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. They gathered 41 rebounds, including 2 offensive, and shot an impressive 82.4% from the charity stripe, sinking 14 of 17 attempts. Ultimately, Washington concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 44.0% (37 of 84) and drained 10 of 31 shots from three-point territory.
Riley was a standout performer in this matchup, shooting an impressive 87.5% from the floor, contributing 2 assists, and playing 29 minutes with 4 rebounds. He scored 18 points, going 7 for 8 from the field.
With a current record of 16-41, Washington averages 15.6 turnovers per game and commits 20.8 fouls. They are pulling down 43.4 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,448 assists this season, which ranks 24th in the league. The Wizards hit 35.2% of their three-point attempts (727 of 2,065) and shoot 77.0% from the line. Their scoring average stands at 112.2 points per game, placing them 25th overall, with a field-goal percentage of 45.9%.
Defensively, the Wizards force 13.8 turnovers per game while drawing 17.4 fouls. They rank 27th in the NBA for assists allowed, with 1,638 this year. Washington gives up a field-goal percentage of 47.5% (2,513 of 5,286) and allows 48.0 rebounds per game. Opponents hit 36.6% of their three-point attempts and the Wizards sit 29th in the league, conceding 122.8 points per game.
In the last game, the Hawks triumphed over the Wizards with a score of 119-98. Atlanta secured 61 rebounds (42 defensive, 19 offensive) for the night and recorded 14 steals while committing 11 turnovers. The Wizards’ 19 fouls sent the Hawks to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 23 shots (88.5%). Atlanta shot 24.0% from three-point range, hitting 12 of their 50 tries. They finished with a field-goal shooting percentage of 39.3% (42 of 107) while allowing the Wizards to shoot 44.0% (37 of 84). Atlanta also completed 14 of 17 shots from the free-throw line for 82.4%. The Hawks limited the Wizards to 41 rebounds total, with just 2 on the offensive end.
Jonathan Kuminga played a vital role for the Hawks during this game, making 9 of 12 shots for a 75.0% rate, collecting 7 rebounds, and scoring 27 points in 24 minutes, along with 4 assists.
The Hawks currently have a record of 29-31 this season. Offensively, they shoot a solid 46.8% from the field, ranking 14th in the NBA. Atlanta has scored a total of 7,017 points this season, averaging 117.0 points per game, and records 42.9 rebounds per game. They lead the league with 30.4 assists per game, while averaging 14.3 turnovers. Atlanta commits 19.8 fouls per game and achieves a free-throw percentage of 77.6%.
Defensively, the Hawks allow a three-point shooting percentage of 35.7% (794 of 2,221) and their opponents convert 79.7% of their free-throw attempts. They give up 27.2 assists and 46.7 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 26th in the NBA, respectively. The Hawks are 23rd in points per game allowed, giving up 118.0. They force 15.8 turnovers each game and allow opposing teams a 47.4% shooting percentage from the floor (20th in the league).
Will tonight’s NBA game end in favor of the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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