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Wizards Seek Magic at State Farm Arena Against Hawks

As the Washington Wizards prepare to face off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can conjure up a much-needed victory. The Wizards have been struggling this season, with a record that reflects their challenges on the court. Their recent games have shown both promise and areas in need of improvement.


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In their last game against the Pacers, despite scoring 104 points and grabbing 53 rebounds, the Wizards fell short by eight points. Their field goal percentage was just 43 percent and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 23 percent of their three-point attempts. However, they did show strength inside, scoring 56 points in the paint.


The previous matchup saw them put up an impressive fight against Oklahoma City Thunder with a high-scoring affair that ended at 128-136. The Wizards demonstrated offensive prowess with a solid field goal percentage of 49 percent and an exceptional free throw performance at 86 percent accuracy. They also shined from downtown by nailing an impressive 47 percent of threes.


However, consistency is key for Washington as evidenced by their game against New York Knicks where they lost by sixteen points while shooting just below par from both field goals and three-point line compared to their performance against Thunder.


The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Washington to turn things around. The venue could play a role; playing away might either galvanize them to step up or add pressure on top of an already challenging season.


Fans should look out for how well the Wizards can control possession and capitalize on turnovers which has been one area where they've shown effectiveness in past games. Improving defensive efforts will also be crucial as high opponent scores have been a recurring theme in losses.


The game is scheduled for January 14th at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with tip-off set for half-past midnight UTC time (7:30 PM Eastern Time). Fans can catch all the action live on MNMT channel 642.

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