Atlanta’s second-quarter surge put the Hawks up 66-59 at halftime after Washington led through one.
Washington took a 32-28 first-quarter lead, but Atlanta poured in 38 points in the second to carry a 66-59 advantage into halftime Friday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads the Hawks with 16 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep. Onyeka Okongwu has added 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting, while KyShawn George’s 13 and Tre Johnson’s 11 keep Washington within striking distance. After the break, watch whether the Wizards can turn Johnson’s perimeter scoring into a run—and whether Atlanta can sustain its efficient attack as Deandre Ayton already has eight rebounds.
Key Performers
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Atlanta): 16 points, 5-for-10 FG, 3-for-5 3PT Onyeka Okongwu (Atlanta): 13 points, 5-for-7 FG KyShawn George (Washington): 13 points, 5-for-10 FG