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Davis Scores 18, but Atlanta Takes Seven-Point Halftime Lead

November 5, 2026 · 1:22 AM

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Atlanta leads Washington 68-61 at halftime Wednesday, Nov. 4, despite Anthony Davis’s efficient scoring.

Atlanta built a seven-point halftime lead Wednesday, Nov. 4, outscoring Washington 37-32 in the first quarter and 31-29 in the second. Anthony Davis has powered the Wizards with 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting and six rebounds in 15:45. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has answered with 14 points, including four threes, while CJ McCollum has 13 and Trae Young has 11 points and five assists for Atlanta. After the break, watch whether Washington can turn Davis’s efficiency into a sustained push—and whether Atlanta can keep its offense flowing around Young.
Key Performers

Anthony Davis (WAS): 18 points, 6 rebounds; 9-of-13 FG Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 14 points; 4-of-8 from three Trae Young (ATL): 11 points, 5 assists