PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards collide at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night , with vastly different trajectories heading into this Eastern Conference matchup. The Hawks have quietly been one of the form teams in the league as they've won seven of their last nine games , showcasing a balanced offensive attack even without their star point guard. Jalen Johnson led the team with 28 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists in their most recent victory, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 23 points and Dyson Daniels tallied 22 points . Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in a world of hurt as they've lost 15 of their first 16 games and they are now on a 14-game losing streak . The Hawks' offensive depth presents a significant challenge for a Wizards defense that ranks among the league's worst. The Hawks rank first in the league for assists per game this season , reflecting their ability to move the ball and create high-quality scoring opportunities across the roster. Defensively, the Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game and 30th for opponent steals per game , exposing vulnerabilities that Atlanta's dynamic play style can exploit. Though Washington showed competitiveness in recent outings, the gap in overall execution and consistency between these two squads will likely determine the outcome of this pivotal divisional affair.