Trae Young showcased his skills with 26 points and 10 assists as the Atlanta Hawks (8-7) cruised to a 136-108 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards (2-14), extending their losing streak to nine games.
Despite Atlanta’s recent struggles with three losses in their last four games, they faced no challenges from the rebuilding Wizards.
A decisive 10-2 run secured a comfortable 70-58 halftime lead for the Hawks, and they further widened the gap to 29 points by the end of the third quarter.
The Wizards, now tied with the Detroit Pistons for the NBA’s worst record, struggled with turnovers, giving up the ball 20 times, resulting in 27 points for the Hawks. Missing guard Jordan Poole due to a left ankle injury added to Washington’s woes.
Jalen Johnson’s early exit from the game due to a left wrist injury didn’t hinder the Hawks, who capitalized on their fast-paced style of play
Jared Butler led the Wizards with 13 points, while contributions from Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, and Landry Shamet fell short against the Hawks’ collective effort.
De’Andre Hunter’s 20 points and Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 15, combined with Clint Capela’s double-double and Dejounte Murray’s all-around performance, highlighted the Hawks’ team effort.
