Hawks Beat Wizards 120-105 Behind Alexander-Walker’s 26

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 120-105 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Capital One Arena, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker leading Atlanta with 26 points. The Hawks outscored Washington in every quarter, combining productive perimeter shooting with a 57-41 rebounding advantage to secure the road win and improve to 5-4.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Hawks Establish a Five-Point Edge

Atlanta opened with its highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Washington 37-32. The Wizards kept the margin manageable, but the Hawks established an early advantage in a productive opening period for both offenses.

Second Quarter: Atlanta Extends Its Lead

The Hawks added another 31 points in the second quarter while Washington scored 29. Atlanta entered halftime ahead 68-61, having produced more than half of its eventual scoring total before the break.

Third Quarter: Wizards Stay Within Reach

Scoring slowed after halftime, with Atlanta edging Washington 25-24 in the third. The Wizards remained within eight points at 93-85 entering the final period, leaving the outcome unsettled despite Atlanta’s quarter-by-quarter advantage.

Fourth Quarter: Hawks Pull Away

Atlanta delivered its largest quarterly scoring margin over the final 12 minutes, outscoring Washington 27-20. The Wizards’ 20 points marked their lowest-scoring quarter, and the Hawks extended their eight-point advantage to the final 15-point margin.

Key Performers

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks: Led Atlanta with 26 points, sharing the game’s scoring lead with Anthony Davis.
• Dyson Daniels, Hawks: Recorded a game-high 17 rebounds and a team-high eight assists, contributing significantly to Atlanta’s advantages on the glass and in ball movement.
• Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks: Delivered a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds. He and Daniels combined for 33 rebounds.
• Anthony Davis, Wizards: Finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, leading Washington in scoring and rebounding.
• Kyshawn George, Wizards: Led Washington with seven assists as the Wizards finished with 25 as a team.

NerdSports Stat: Atlanta outscored Washington by 39 points from beyond the arc, more than twice its 15-point winning margin. The Wizards actually held a 24-point advantage on all other scoring combined.

Game Analysis

Three-Point Production Makes the Difference

The Hawks made 19 of 49 attempts from three-point range, shooting 38.8%, while Washington finished 6-for-26 at 23.1%. That 13-make difference supplied Atlanta with a substantial scoring advantage despite the Wizards shooting better overall.

Washington converted 47.7% of its field-goal attempts compared with Atlanta’s 44.6%. The Wizards also made more free throws, finishing 15-for-21 against the Hawks’ 11-for-14. Neither advantage was enough to offset Atlanta’s perimeter production.

Rebounding and Passing Support Atlanta’s Offense

Atlanta finished with 57 rebounds to Washington’s 41 and attempted 101 field goals to the Wizards’ 88. Daniels and Okongwu accounted for 33 of the Hawks’ rebounds, providing a strong foundation for the visitors’ overall advantage on the glass.

The Hawks also recorded 34 assists on 45 made baskets, compared with Washington’s 25 assists on 42 makes. Atlanta paired that distribution with steady scoring across all four quarters, then created additional separation by limiting Washington to 44 second-half points.

What the Result Means

Atlanta moved to 5-4 overall and 4-2 on the road, while Washington fell to 4-4 overall and 2-2 at home. The teams meet again Friday, November 6, at 4:00 p.m. PST, giving the Wizards an immediate opportunity to respond and the Hawks a chance to earn consecutive wins in the matchup.

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