Preview: Hawks host Wizards, look to nail down playoff position Share this story Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks (38-31) will look to clinch a top-6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs when they face of Washington Wizards (32-37) on Wednesday evening. The two teams will meet for the second time in three days after the Hawks took home a win on Monday evening despite the game having some historical significance for the Wizards. Russell Westbrook made NBA history in a losing effort Monday, breaking Oscar Robertson’s career triple-doubles record but coming short in the final moments. The Hawks held on for the 125-124 win in yet another solid team performance. They had a chance to take care of the Wizards, as they led by nine with under five minutes to play, but ultimately held off the late Washington push and inched closer to locking up a top-6 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.