Hawks Record Season High in 139-132 Win Over Wizards
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points as Atlanta swept the home and home series against Washington.
By James Mitchell ·
The Atlanta Hawks capped a home and home sweep with a 139 to 132 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. The win marked the third consecutive win for Atlanta and set a new season high for points scored by the team.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 28 points. Trae Young contributed 23 points and 10 assists in his first visit to Atlanta since his trade from the Hawks last season. He also recorded a season high of eight turnovers. Lu Dort finished with 25 points, including a late fourth quarter corner jumper that beat the shot clock. Onyeka Okongwu scored 22 points, while Aaron Wiggins added 19 off the bench. Dyson Daniels provided 13 points and 12 assists while guarding Young for most of the contest.
Washington kept the contest close through sharp three point shooting. The Wizards made 11 of their first 15 three point attempts in the second half and finished at 53 percent from deep. Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 33 points. Tre Johnson added 23 points, including five three pointers. Anthony Davis sat out with a sprained right ankle. Overall No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa scored 11 points on 3 of 13 shooting.
The Hawks shot 53 percent from the field and 42 percent from three point range. Their 139 points were the most the Wizards have allowed this season. Jalen Johnson missed his third straight game with a sprained left ankle.
The Hawks will host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The Wizards play at Oklahoma City on Saturday.
