Atlanta’s surging middle quarters have built a 10-point edge over Washington early in the fourth.
Atlanta has turned a 32-28 first-quarter deficit into a 107-97 lead early in the fourth on Friday. The Hawks answered Washington’s opening edge with a 38-27 second quarter and a 39-35 third, while the fourth has opened 2-3. Atlanta’s 5-4 record and No. 15 power-index rank top Washington’s 4-4 mark and No. 19 position. Onyeka Okongwu and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have 20 points apiece, while Dyson Daniels has added 11 points, nine rebounds and nine assists with a +18 plus-minus.
Key Performers
Onyeka Okongwu: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 20 points, 4 three-pointers Dyson Daniels: 11 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, +18