The Atlanta Hawks (3-1) play against the Washington Wizards (1-1) at Capital One Arena
Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Thursday October 28, 2021
Atlanta Hawks 32, Washington Wizards 36 (Q2 10:58)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Bradley Beal, who went 0-6 from 3 last game, just knocked one down. – 7:39 PM
Bradley Beal, who went 0-6 from 3 last game, just knocked one down. – 7:39 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks trail Wizards 33-32 at the end of turn first.
Collins: 8 points
Capela: 6 points
Young: 8 assists – 7:37 PM
Hawks trail Wizards 33-32 at the end of turn first.
Collins: 8 points
Capela: 6 points
Young: 8 assists – 7:37 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
End of the first: Wizards lead the Hawks 33-32
Caldwell-Pope, Harrell: 6p
Collins has 8p, Trae Young has 8 assists in 9 minutes – 7:35 PM
End of the first: Wizards lead the Hawks 33-32
Caldwell-Pope, Harrell: 6p
Collins has 8p, Trae Young has 8 assists in 9 minutes – 7:35 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
After the first quarter: Wizards 33, Hawks 32
Trae Young: 8 ast, 3 pts
John Collins: 8 pts, 2 reb
Clint Capela: 6 pts, 2 reb
Cam REddish: 5 pts (went 2-2 his first two shots coming off the bench, 1-1 FT) – 7:35 PM
After the first quarter: Wizards 33, Hawks 32
Trae Young: 8 ast, 3 pts
John Collins: 8 pts, 2 reb
Clint Capela: 6 pts, 2 reb
Cam REddish: 5 pts (went 2-2 his first two shots coming off the bench, 1-1 FT) – 7:35 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young’s eight first-quarter assists marked the third-most in a single period in his career (10 in 1st qtr on 1/30/20 vs. PHI, 9 in 3rd qtr on 10/21/21 vs. DAL). – 7:35 PM
Trae Young’s eight first-quarter assists marked the third-most in a single period in his career (10 in 1st qtr on 1/30/20 vs. PHI, 9 in 3rd qtr on 10/21/21 vs. DAL). – 7:35 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Despite missing three starters, the Wizards lead the Hawks 33-32 after the first quarter. Great start, considering. – 7:35 PM
Despite missing three starters, the Wizards lead the Hawks 33-32 after the first quarter. Great start, considering. – 7:35 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
… That’s EIGHT assists for Trae Young in his first nine minutes of play tonight – 7:27 PM
… That’s EIGHT assists for Trae Young in his first nine minutes of play tonight – 7:27 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Trae Young has 8 assists already just 9 minutes into the first quarter. – 7:27 PM
Trae Young has 8 assists already just 9 minutes into the first quarter. – 7:27 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Got up at 6 a.m. in New Orleans, connected through Atlanta, now in D.C. for the second half of the Hawks’ first back-to-back of the season.
Very grateful to be traveling again, and also very grateful for coffee ☕️ pic.twitter.com/ALT7Z3hJvy – 7:21 PM
Got up at 6 a.m. in New Orleans, connected through Atlanta, now in D.C. for the second half of the Hawks’ first back-to-back of the season.
Very grateful to be traveling again, and also very grateful for coffee ☕️ pic.twitter.com/ALT7Z3hJvy – 7:21 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
KCP been in his bag lately 🤢
Sorry, Trae Young. pic.twitter.com/ATpQgq7y6M – 7:20 PM
KCP been in his bag lately 🤢
Sorry, Trae Young. pic.twitter.com/ATpQgq7y6M – 7:20 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma says during a timeout scoreboard video he has to have a Denver omelet the morning of every game. – 7:19 PM
Kyle Kuzma says during a timeout scoreboard video he has to have a Denver omelet the morning of every game. – 7:19 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Drew Hanlen in the house for Wizards games on back-to-back nights, sitting courtside to watch Bradley Beal – 7:16 PM
Drew Hanlen in the house for Wizards games on back-to-back nights, sitting courtside to watch Bradley Beal – 7:16 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Much like with Myles Turner, the Wizards are getting dominated by Clint Capela early – 7:13 PM
Much like with Myles Turner, the Wizards are getting dominated by Clint Capela early – 7:13 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal is going to have to break out of his early season funk if the undermanned Wizards want to have a chance against the Hawks, let’s see if he puts on a show – 7:10 PM
Bradley Beal is going to have to break out of his early season funk if the undermanned Wizards want to have a chance against the Hawks, let’s see if he puts on a show – 7:10 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
A list: 10 most mesmerizing offensive players in the NBA (alphabetically):
Giannis Antetokounmpo
LaMelo Ball
Stephen Curry
Luca Doncic
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
CJ McCollum
Ja Morant
Zion Williamson
Trae Young – 6:48 PM
A list: 10 most mesmerizing offensive players in the NBA (alphabetically):
Giannis Antetokounmpo
LaMelo Ball
Stephen Curry
Luca Doncic
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
CJ McCollum
Ja Morant
Zion Williamson
Trae Young – 6:48 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards will start Holiday, Beal, Caldwell-Pope, Kuzma, Harrell on Thursday. – 6:43 PM
Wizards will start Holiday, Beal, Caldwell-Pope, Kuzma, Harrell on Thursday. – 6:43 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Wizards starters with Dinwiddie and Gafford out:
Aaron Holiday
Beal
KCP
Kuzma
Harrell – 6:41 PM
Wizards starters with Dinwiddie and Gafford out:
Aaron Holiday
Beal
KCP
Kuzma
Harrell – 6:41 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Aaron Holiday will start at point guard in Spencer Dinwiddie’s place tonight. – 6:41 PM
Aaron Holiday will start at point guard in Spencer Dinwiddie’s place tonight. – 6:41 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers two-way guards Duane Washington Jr. and DeJon Jarreau are rejoining the Pacers for Friday’s game in Brooklyn, per league source.
They spent the last four days in training camp with the Mad Ants of the G League. – 6:15 PM
Pacers two-way guards Duane Washington Jr. and DeJon Jarreau are rejoining the Pacers for Friday’s game in Brooklyn, per league source.
They spent the last four days in training camp with the Mad Ants of the G League. – 6:15 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
For tonight’s game at Washington:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is available.
Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) is available.
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) is available.
Trae Young (left shin soreness) is available. – 6:07 PM
For tonight’s game at Washington:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is available.
Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) is available.
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) is available.
Trae Young (left shin soreness) is available. – 6:07 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) and
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) are both available for tonight. – 6:06 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) and
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) are both available for tonight. – 6:06 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tonight’s game at Washington:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is available.
Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) is available.
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) is available.
Trae Young (left shin soreness) is available. – 6:06 PM
For tonight’s game at Washington:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is available.
Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) is available.
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) is available.
Trae Young (left shin soreness) is available. – 6:06 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
I asked Nate McMillan about some of the early foul trouble John Collins has gotten into:
“We want our guys to be aggressive. I think he’s getting caught sometimes reaching and some fouls like that, so play defense with your feet, not so much with your hands.” – 6:06 PM
I asked Nate McMillan about some of the early foul trouble John Collins has gotten into:
“We want our guys to be aggressive. I think he’s getting caught sometimes reaching and some fouls like that, so play defense with your feet, not so much with your hands.” – 6:06 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
It has been well documented that Deni Avdija is an extremely diligent worker.
The latest example with Avdija working through concepts with direction of player development Alex McLean an hour before watching film and usual pre-game workout routine with assistant coach Pat Delany. – 5:50 PM
It has been well documented that Deni Avdija is an extremely diligent worker.
The latest example with Avdija working through concepts with direction of player development Alex McLean an hour before watching film and usual pre-game workout routine with assistant coach Pat Delany. – 5:50 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on gauging the team: “Our biggest woe other than in Atlanta was our shooting. Our defense is ahead of our offense.” – 5:39 PM
#Pistons Dwane Casey on gauging the team: “Our biggest woe other than in Atlanta was our shooting. Our defense is ahead of our offense.” – 5:39 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. says Rui Hachimura is still working his was back with individual workouts and weight lifting at the team’s practice facility. It has been when media isn’t around, but he’s continuing to work, Unseld Jr. says. – 5:36 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. says Rui Hachimura is still working his was back with individual workouts and weight lifting at the team’s practice facility. It has been when media isn’t around, but he’s continuing to work, Unseld Jr. says. – 5:36 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Nate McMillan says he expects Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) and Trae Young (left shin soreness) to be available tonight. – 5:34 PM
Nate McMillan says he expects Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) and Trae Young (left shin soreness) to be available tonight. – 5:34 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I spy a Terp 🐢
Kevin Huerter aka Red Velvet back in the DMV pic.twitter.com/e8colrCytc – 5:33 PM
I spy a Terp 🐢
Kevin Huerter aka Red Velvet back in the DMV pic.twitter.com/e8colrCytc – 5:33 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Per Nate McMillan, Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) and Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) are warming up now and will be game-time decisions. – 5:32 PM
Per Nate McMillan, Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) and Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) are warming up now and will be game-time decisions. – 5:32 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
WUJ says resting Spencer Dinwiddie on 2nd night of back-to-backs is something the Wizards talked about in preseason. Doesn’t know if that plan will stick all season. – 5:30 PM
WUJ says resting Spencer Dinwiddie on 2nd night of back-to-backs is something the Wizards talked about in preseason. Doesn’t know if that plan will stick all season. – 5:30 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans practice report presented by @HUBInsurance, New Orleans bench provided a boost vs. Hawks, holding edge vs. deep Atlanta rotation: https://t.co/uuO52UTNgK pic.twitter.com/UBVjZj8Rqg – 5:28 PM
#Pelicans practice report presented by @HUBInsurance, New Orleans bench provided a boost vs. Hawks, holding edge vs. deep Atlanta rotation: https://t.co/uuO52UTNgK pic.twitter.com/UBVjZj8Rqg – 5:28 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Spencer Dinwiddie is also out tonight to rest as part of his ACL recovery. So, the Wizards will be quite undermanned vs. the Hawks. – 5:28 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie is also out tonight to rest as part of his ACL recovery. So, the Wizards will be quite undermanned vs. the Hawks. – 5:28 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Daniel Gafford is day-to-day with his quad contusion following an MRI. Good news. – 5:27 PM
Daniel Gafford is day-to-day with his quad contusion following an MRI. Good news. – 5:27 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
No structural damage for Daniel Gafford, Wes Unseld Jr says. He is out tonight with a right quad contusion.
Spencer Dinwiddie is also out, resting out of caution with him coming back from the ACL. – 5:27 PM
No structural damage for Daniel Gafford, Wes Unseld Jr says. He is out tonight with a right quad contusion.
Spencer Dinwiddie is also out, resting out of caution with him coming back from the ACL. – 5:27 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Tommy Sheppard introduces Deni Avdija to Dominique Wilkins pic.twitter.com/n9yhhgkLAn – 4:47 PM
Tommy Sheppard introduces Deni Avdija to Dominique Wilkins pic.twitter.com/n9yhhgkLAn – 4:47 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live!
🏀 Wasted night in loss to the Hawks
🏀 Devonte’ Graham shines again
🏀 Defensive rebounding struggles
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/aBxxSCjEt6 – 3:45 PM
Locked on Pelicans is live!
🏀 Wasted night in loss to the Hawks
🏀 Devonte’ Graham shines again
🏀 Defensive rebounding struggles
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/aBxxSCjEt6 – 3:45 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis: Not obsessing over Bradley Beal contract extension nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/28/wiz… – 3:24 PM
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis: Not obsessing over Bradley Beal contract extension nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/28/wiz… – 3:24 PM
Bradley Beal @RealDealBeal23
GAMEDAY BACK HOME
Need y’all to be loud like opening night 🔊 pic.twitter.com/QEHtKfywaE – 3:17 PM
GAMEDAY BACK HOME
Need y’all to be loud like opening night 🔊 pic.twitter.com/QEHtKfywaE – 3:17 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Per Hornets for Friday at Heat:
INJURY UPDATE:
Rozier (R Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE
Washington (R Knee Sprain) is DOUBTFUL – 3:13 PM
Per Hornets for Friday at Heat:
INJURY UPDATE:
Rozier (R Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE
Washington (R Knee Sprain) is DOUBTFUL – 3:13 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Hornets injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Heat at FTX Arena:
Rozier (R Ankle Sprain) is questionable
Washington (R Knee Sprain) is doubtful – 2:53 PM
Hornets injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Heat at FTX Arena:
Rozier (R Ankle Sprain) is questionable
Washington (R Knee Sprain) is doubtful – 2:53 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at MIA 10/29
Rozier (R Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE
Washington (R Knee Sprain) is DOUBTFUL
#AllFly – 2:51 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at MIA 10/29
Rozier (R Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE
Washington (R Knee Sprain) is DOUBTFUL
#AllFly – 2:51 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
How the All-NBA guards have fared so far:
S. Curry- 29ppg-6.3rpg-8.3apg
L. Doncic- 23.7ppg-11.3rpg-8.7apg- 21.7% from 3-4.7TO
D. Lillard- 17.8ppg- 8apg- 33.3%fg-17.1% from 3
C. Paul- 12ppg-10.8apg-39.5%fg-30% from 3
K. Irving-Inactive
B. Beal- 19.7ppg-33.3%fg- 16% from 3 – 2:38 PM
How the All-NBA guards have fared so far:
S. Curry- 29ppg-6.3rpg-8.3apg
L. Doncic- 23.7ppg-11.3rpg-8.7apg- 21.7% from 3-4.7TO
D. Lillard- 17.8ppg- 8apg- 33.3%fg-17.1% from 3
C. Paul- 12ppg-10.8apg-39.5%fg-30% from 3
K. Irving-Inactive
B. Beal- 19.7ppg-33.3%fg- 16% from 3 – 2:38 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
In case you missed the #WakeupWatch here you go!
Wizards vs. Celtics Film Breakdown | “Hard Fought Dub”
⬇️ youtu.be/f-rtRejw7lc – 2:37 PM
In case you missed the #WakeupWatch here you go!
Wizards vs. Celtics Film Breakdown | “Hard Fought Dub”
⬇️ youtu.be/f-rtRejw7lc – 2:37 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie @SDinwiddie_25
$SHIB showing y’all what a community can do. I hope $CLXY has a crazy community one day… – 2:34 PM
$SHIB showing y’all what a community can do. I hope $CLXY has a crazy community one day… – 2:34 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With Daniel Gafford out, obviously Trez will likely start. But I’m guessing we’ll see Kuzma and/or Avdija at the 5. They are the biggest players left on the roster. Kuzma is rebounding well and Avdija has shown improvement protecting the rim. – 2:18 PM
With Daniel Gafford out, obviously Trez will likely start. But I’m guessing we’ll see Kuzma and/or Avdija at the 5. They are the biggest players left on the roster. Kuzma is rebounding well and Avdija has shown improvement protecting the rim. – 2:18 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Per Synergy, when De’Andre Hunter is guarding the pick-and-roll ball handler, they are shooting 3-of-18 against him.
In all possessions Hunter is listed as the primary defender, opponents are shooting 28.6 percent. – 2:17 PM
Per Synergy, when De’Andre Hunter is guarding the pick-and-roll ball handler, they are shooting 3-of-18 against him.
In all possessions Hunter is listed as the primary defender, opponents are shooting 28.6 percent. – 2:17 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Daniel Gafford ruled OUT (right quad contusion) tonight vs. Hawks. Raul Neto expected to be back in the lineup. #WizHawks – 2:07 PM
Daniel Gafford ruled OUT (right quad contusion) tonight vs. Hawks. Raul Neto expected to be back in the lineup. #WizHawks – 2:07 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards center Montrezl Harrell debuts his new on-court shoe by SIA Collective 👀 pic.twitter.com/QLuG5wS5h2 – 1:57 PM
Wizards center Montrezl Harrell debuts his new on-court shoe by SIA Collective 👀 pic.twitter.com/QLuG5wS5h2 – 1:57 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Trae Young’s bow. John Collins’ T. Clint Capela’s ‘vacation’ guarantee. The Atlanta Hawks hung out with me to explain why it is they do and say these things and why they have no plans to stop. @The Athletic theathletic.com/2917287/2021/1… – 1:49 PM
Trae Young’s bow. John Collins’ T. Clint Capela’s ‘vacation’ guarantee. The Atlanta Hawks hung out with me to explain why it is they do and say these things and why they have no plans to stop. @The Athletic theathletic.com/2917287/2021/1… – 1:49 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Westbrook’s issue with Bazley’s dunk (and bat flips!), Harden’s troubles, Barnes’ game-winning 3, Hield plays D, hot starts for Hornets, Wizards, Cavs, Wolves + more!
📼: https://t.co/IZqfu03s6e
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
✳️: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC
🅰️: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/t24hEIZDo5 – 1:44 PM
Westbrook’s issue with Bazley’s dunk (and bat flips!), Harden’s troubles, Barnes’ game-winning 3, Hield plays D, hot starts for Hornets, Wizards, Cavs, Wolves + more!
📼: https://t.co/IZqfu03s6e
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
✳️: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC
🅰️: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/t24hEIZDo5 – 1:44 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Daniel Gafford is OUT with a right quad contusion tonight, the Wizards say. – 1:43 PM
Daniel Gafford is OUT with a right quad contusion tonight, the Wizards say. – 1:43 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards will get Raul Neto back tonight after a one-game absence. Daniel Gafford is OUT, not surprisingly. – 1:42 PM
The Wizards will get Raul Neto back tonight after a one-game absence. Daniel Gafford is OUT, not surprisingly. – 1:42 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
For tonight’s game at Washington:
Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) is probable.
Trae Young (left shin soreness) is probable.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is questionable.
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) is questionable.
Onyeka Okongwu is out. – 1:00 PM
For tonight’s game at Washington:
Kevin Huerter (right ankle soreness) is probable.
Trae Young (left shin soreness) is probable.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is questionable.
Lou Williams (right ankle soreness) is questionable.
Onyeka Okongwu is out. – 1:00 PM