Hawks Beat Wizards 139-132 in NBA Cup Behind Alexander-Walker’s 28

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday, November 6, despite a standout performance from Kyshawn George, who led all scorers with 33 points and added seven assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced Atlanta with 28 points as the Hawks won their NBA Cup group-play matchup at State Farm Arena.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Wizards Establish an Early Advantage

Washington outscored Atlanta 32-28 in the opening quarter, building a four-point advantage. It was the Wizards’ only lead at a quarter break in a game that ultimately produced 271 combined points.

Second Quarter: Hawks Move Ahead

Atlanta changed the direction of the game with a 38-27 second quarter. That 11-point advantage erased Washington’s early cushion and sent the Hawks into halftime leading 66-59.

Third Quarter: Atlanta Extends Its Lead

The Hawks delivered their highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring the Wizards 39-35. Atlanta entered the fourth ahead 105-94 after producing 77 points across the two middle periods, compared with Washington’s 62.

Fourth Quarter: Washington Narrows the Gap

Washington won the final quarter 38-34, cutting four points off its deficit. Atlanta’s advantage through three quarters proved sufficient, however, as the Hawks held off the Wizards to finish with a seven-point regulation victory.

Key Performers

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks: Led Atlanta with 28 points in the home victory.
• Luguentz Dort, Hawks: Added 25 points and seven rebounds, giving Atlanta another substantial scoring contribution.
• Dyson Daniels, Hawks: Recorded a game-high 12 assists, helping Atlanta finish with 38 as a team.
• Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks: Led Atlanta with 10 rebounds as the Hawks earned a 43-41 advantage on the boards.
• Kyshawn George, Wizards: Led all scorers with 33 points and contributed seven assists.
• Trae Young, Wizards: Finished with a team-high 10 assists.
• Deandre Ayton, Wizards: Collected a game-high 11 rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Atlanta outscored Washington 72-56 on two-point baskets, a 16-point advantage that overcame the Wizards’ combined nine-point edge from 3-pointers and free throws.

Game Analysis: Atlanta’s Passing and Two-Point Production Decide It

Washington’s perimeter accuracy was exceptional: the Wizards made 18 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 52.9%. Atlanta connected on 16 of 38, a still-efficient 42.1%. The Hawks nevertheless made six more field goals overall, finishing 52-for-98 compared with Washington’s 46-for-91.

The difference came inside the 3-point line. Atlanta converted 36 two-point field goals to Washington’s 28, providing enough scoring separation to offset the Wizards’ advantages from distance and at the foul line. Washington made 22 of 24 free throws, while Atlanta went 19-for-20.

Ball movement was another defining feature of Atlanta’s performance. The Hawks recorded 38 assists on 52 made baskets, an assisted-field-goal rate of 73.1%, and finished with 10 more assists than Washington. Daniels’ 12 assists led that effort, while Alexander-Walker and Dort combined for 53 points.

The middle quarters supplied the decisive scoreboard margin. Atlanta outscored Washington by 15 across the second and third periods, more than compensating for the Wizards’ four-point advantages in both the first and fourth.

What the Result Means

Atlanta improved to 6-4 overall and 2-2 at home, while Washington fell to 4-5 overall and 2-3 on the road. The result also gave the Hawks an NBA Cup group-play victory. Both teams return to action Monday, November 9: Atlanta hosts the Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington hosts the Detroit Pistons, with both games scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern.

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