<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> While it has been a long time since Dominique Wilkins made Atlanta one of the most exciting teams in the NBA, this season's Hawks should be taken seriously.</p> When the Wizards (0-5) take the court against the Hawks today at Philips Arena, they certainly will be aware that Atlanta already owns home wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns.</p> A 106-83 loss at Boston on Friday night dropped the Hawks to 2-3 and the franchise has not made the playoffs since 1999, but the Wizards understand that they must play well today if they want to earn their first win of the season.</p> With a lineup that includes 6-foot-10 rookie center Al Horford, 6-9 forward Marvin Williams and 6-9 forward Josh Smith as well as all-star guard Joe Johnson, the Hawks gave the Mavericks and Suns fits with their athleticism and versatility at both ends of the court.</div></p> Washington Post</p>
