Alexander-Walker’s 28 points lead Hawks past Wizards; Young scores 23 in return to Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks defeated Washington Wizards 139-132 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 28 points. Trae Young contributed 23 points, 10 assists, and a season-high eight turnovers in his return to Atlanta after being traded last season. Lu Dort scored 25 points with a crucial corner jumper in the fourth quarter.
Onyeka Okongwu and Aaron Wiggins each added 22 and 19 points off the bench respectively. Dyson Daniels logged 13 points and 12 assists. Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 33 points, while Tre Johnson scored 23 points including five three-pointers. The Hawks shot 53% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc, setting a season-high with 139 combined points.
The Wizards managed only 53% shooting overall, surrendering the most points this season. AJ Dybantsa had 11 points for Washington. Jalen Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick, missed his third straight game due to a left ankle sprain.
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