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Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: March 22nd at Washington Wizards

By Andrew Snyder

Oct 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) controls a rebound defended by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Wizards 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) controls a rebound defended by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Wizards 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Prediction

The reason for this prediction is pretty simple. The Hawks don’t have Paul Millsap. When the Hawks don’t have Paul Millsap they tend to lose basketball games. It’s an unfortunate truth about their season. Dennis Schroder has struggled with John Wall this season and I have no reason to think that will change.

Tim Hardaway Jr. on Bradley Beal is another area where Washington will have a significant advantage. All over the court there are matchups that don’t favor the Hawks. Given their injury issues, the Hawks won’t even be able to take advantage of Washington’s lackluster bench. This has all the signs of the Wizards winning in a blowout.

Daily Fantasy Basketball Projections by numberFire

The projections from numberFire give the Wizards a 67.66 percent chance of winning. I’ll agree with the projections tonight. I’d be surprised if Atlanta’s losing steak didn’t increase to five games by the end of the night.

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Who: Atlanta Hawks (37-33) @ Washington Wizards (42-28)

When: 8:00 PM EST, Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017

Where: Verizon Center 

How: ESPN

Prediction: Wizards: 104 Hawks: 90

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