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Wizards look for first win vs. Hawks

Nov 11, 2007 - 1:57 PM Washington (2-3) at Atlanta (4-0) 2:00 pm EST

ATLANTA (Ticker) -- The Washington Wizards aim for their first win of the season when they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.

After getting swept in last season's postseason, Washington has still not cracked the win column this campaign with five consecutive defeats.

On Friday, Caron Bulter scored21 points and Gilbert Arenas chipped in 18 as the Wizards dropped a 118-92 decision to the Denver Nuggets.

Washington's dismal start is the worst since 1966, when its home was located down the road in Baltimore.

The Hawks are also coming off a tough loss in their last outing, a 106-83 thrashing on Friday at the hands of the new-look Boston Celtics.

But Atlanta enters undefeated in two game at Philips Arena this season, where its averaging 103.0 points and shooting 45 percent.

Washington captured three of four meetings from Atlanta during the season series in 2006-07.