Washington Wizards 132, Atlanta Hawks 139 — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 139-132 victory over the Washington Wizards, validating SportsFBI's pregame model that leaned 81% toward Atlanta. Washington established the early momentum by taking a 32-28 lead through the first quarter, propelled by KyShawn George's stellar night. George finished with 33 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and five three-pointers while shooting 10-of-20 from the field.

Atlanta turned the tide in the second period, outscoring Washington 38-27 to claim a halftime advantage they would not relinquish. Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced the Hawks with 28 points, two rebounds, two assists, and four triples on 7-of-20 shooting. Luguentz Dort added 25 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and five three-pointers while converting 9-of-15 shots to maintain the offensive pressure.

The Hawks further separated themselves with a 39-point third quarter to build a cushion against Washington's late surge. Trae Young contributed 23 points, two rebounds, ten assists, and three three-pointers on 7-of-16 shooting for the Wizards, while Tre Johnson matched him with 23 points, one rebound, one assist, and five triples on a 9-of-16 shooting clip. Washington outscored Atlanta 38-34 in the fourth quarter, but the deficit proved too steep to overcome.