Trae Young Returns To Atlanta As Wizards Seek Revenge In NBA Cup Clash
Trae Young faces his old team Friday as the Wizards look to bounce back from a 120-105 loss. Get the injury updates and keys to the rematch.
The Washington Wizards will face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET in an NBA Cup game at State Farm Arena. Trae Young, who traded from Atlanta to Washington last season, is returning to play as an opponent for the first time in Atlanta. The Wizards are aiming to bounce back after a 120-105 loss to the Hawks on Wednesday, where they struggled to defend against the Hawks' outside shooting.
Jalen Johnson, a key player for the Hawks, is questionable for Friday due to a left ankle sprain. The Wizards also have Anthony Davis as questionable, who sprained his right ankle earlier in the game against the Hawks. The Hawks have a thin frontcourt with several players listed as questionable, including Jalen Johnson, Keshon Gilbert, Jock Landale, and Mouhamed Gueye.
To secure a victory, the Wizards must improve their defensive rotations, communication on screens, and their rebounding. They need to stop the Hawks from getting second-chance points, which Atlanta had 19 of in their previous game. The Wizards can also use Trae Young's scoring ability to control the pace of the game, potentially creating more scoring opportunities for younger players.
The outcome of this game is crucial as both teams battle for the top spot in the Southeast Division and are both participating in the 2026 NBA Cup group stage. The Hawks, despite missing some key players, managed to win their previous game without Jalen Johnson. If the Wizards can replicate that defensive performance, they have a chance to secure another victory against the Hawks.
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