Wizards
HawksThe Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday, November 6, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.
The Hawks led 66-59 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 38-27. The biggest lead for the Hawks was 14 points; the Wizards led by as many as 4.
Top performers
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 28 points on 7-of-20 shooting, including 4 3-pointers. Luguentz Dort added 25 points and 7 rebounds. For the Wizards, Kyshawn George had 33 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 8 assists. Trae Young added 23 points and 10 assists.
Double-doubles: Trae Young (23 points and 10 assists); Onyeka Okongwu (22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals); Dyson Daniels (13 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists).
- Kyshawn George (WAS): 33 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 10-19 FG, 39 MIN
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 28 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 7-20 FG, 33 MIN
- Luguentz Dort (ATL): 25 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 9-15 FG, 32 MIN
- Tre Johnson (WAS): 23 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 9-16 FG, 27 MIN
- Trae Young (WAS): 23 PTS, 2 REB, 10 AST, 7-16 FG, 37 MIN
- Onyeka Okongwu (ATL): 22 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST, 8-12 FG, 33 MIN
By the numbers
The Hawks shot 53.1% from the field (52-of-98) and went 16-of-38 from three-point range; the Wizards shot 50.5% and went 18-of-34 from deep. The Hawks outscored their opponents 62-50 in the paint. Assists: Hawks 38, Wizards 28.
Context
The Hawks improved to 6-4 with their third straight win, while the Wizards fell to 4-5, their second loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Hawks.
Up next: the Hawks visit the Bulls on Friday, Nov 13; the Wizards host the Pistons on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 15,538 at State Farm Arena. Officials: Phenizee Ransom, Ray Acosta and John Butler.