Alexander-Walker scores 28 as Hawks hold off Wizards 139-132

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday, November 6.

Alexander-Walker shot 7-of-20, including 4-of-12 from 3-point range, and did his closing work at the line. KyShawn George's 3-pointer with 13.6 seconds left cut Atlanta's lead to 135-132, and Alexander-Walker answered with two free throws at 9.5 seconds for 137-132. Onyeka Okongwu's two free throws at 4.5 seconds set the final score.

Washington led 32-28 after the first quarter, its biggest lead of the night. Atlanta (6-4) outscored it 38-27 in the second quarter and 39-35 in the third, building a 105-91 lead late in the period.

Washington (4-5), playing without Anthony Davis because of a right ankle sprain, trailed 122-115 when the final five minutes began. Each team scored 17 points over that stretch, so the gap never closed below three.

Luguentz Dort added 25 points and made 5 of 7 3-pointers. Okongwu had 22 points and 10 rebounds, with four steals. Dyson Daniels ran the offense with 12 assists, 13 points and nine rebounds, and Aaron Wiggins scored 19 off the bench.

George led Washington with 33 points, going 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and had seven assists. Tre Johnson scored 23 off the bench. Trae Young had 23 points and 10 assists but turned the ball over eight times.

The Wizards made 18 of 34 3-pointers and kept pace for long stretches. Atlanta moved the ball better, with 38 assists on 52 field goals.

Up next

Washington: at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, November 7.

Atlanta: home against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, November 7.