Nickeil Alexander-Walker exploded for 26 points, including six bombs from deep, as the Atlanta Hawks absolutely rolled over the Washington Wizards 120-105 on the road Wednesday night. This wasn’t just a win, it was a clinic, with five other Hawks players hitting double-digits and the bench unit delivering a staggering 52 points.
Atlanta’s All-Around Attack Shreds Washington
The Hawks didn’t just win, they blew past the 2.5-point spread from FanDuel with ease, showing incredible depth. Beyond Alexander-Walker’s massive night, CJ McCollum chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Kingston Flemings added 14 points. Down low, Onyeka Okongwu put up a monster double-double with 14 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, plus 4 assists. And Dyson Daniels? He was everywhere, pulling down an insane 17 boards, with seven of those on the offensive glass by himself, just two fewer than the entire Wizards team combined! Daniels was a game-changer, finishing plus-21 on the floor with his 8 points and 8 assists.
What really sunk the Wizards, though, was Atlanta’s shooting from deep and their incredible bench production. The Hawks nailed 19 three-pointers compared to Washington’s measly six. Six different Hawks hit two or more threes, including Aaron Wiggins, who dropped three off the bench on his way to 15 points. And talk about bench depth, Atlanta’s reserves outscored Washington’s 52-16! Rookie big man Zuby Ejiofor was a huge spark, adding 11 points in just 17 minutes and finishing plus-18. When your backups are outscoring the other team’s by 36 points, you’re doing something right.
Dybantsa Struggles as Wizards Search for Answers
For Washington, it was a rough night, especially for highly touted rookie AJ Dybantsa. The 19-year-old, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, had an off-night, scoring only nine points on a cold 4-of-12 shooting. This was a stark contrast to his impressive start to the season, where he averaged 19.0 points on 50.0 percent shooting in 30 minutes per game over his first three contests after missing the first four games with a left ankle sprain. You know he’ll be looking to bounce back.
Despite Dybantsa’s quiet night, Anthony Davis still posted a strong 26 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double, adding 3 blocks. Kyshawn George also had a solid outing with 25 points and 7 assists, and Trae Young added 18 points and 6 assists. Alex Sarr also contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds. But those individual efforts just weren’t enough to overcome the Hawks’ team-wide dominance, especially with Washington only shooting 23 percent from beyond the arc (6-of-26) and getting pummeled on the boards 57-41.
The Hawks are now 5-4 and the Wizards sit at 4-4. These two teams aren’t done yet, though! They’ll complete their home-and-home matchup this Friday at 7 p.m. ET, squaring off again in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Can Washington adjust and stop the Hawks’ three-point barrage and bench scoring, or will Atlanta keep rolling and widen that gap in the standings? You know the Wizards will be hungry for revenge on the Hawks’ home court.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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