This is a key matchup for the Wizards, who trail the Hawks and Hornets by 1 1/2 games for the final playoff position in the East. 

The spot should work for the Wizards. They've beaten the Hawks eight of the past 11 times at home, including 122-111 on Oct. 28 the last time they hosted them. 

The Wizards have been idle since Tuesday. The Hawks are playing for the third time in four days and second in two nights. Atlanta is off an impressive, 130-124, victory against the Bulls. Atlanta remains without John Collins, its best big man and second-leading scorer. He's out with a foot injury. 

Washington is without Bradley Beal. So the Wizards kind of lack an identity. But Kyle Kuzma has emerged as an excellent player and steady presence averaging 17 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists.