WASHINGTON (AP) — Bilal Coulibaly scored a career-high 27 factors and the Washington Wizards beat Atlanta 133-120 Wednesday evening for the second victory over the Hawks in three days.
The Wizards swept the home-and-home sequence towards the Hawks after a 121-119 victory over Atlanta on Monday. Trae Younger had 35 factors and 15 assists for Atlanta, however Washington took management with a 16-4 run early within the fourth quarter.
Atlanta was lacking two starters, Dyson Daniels (proper hip) and De’Andre Hunter (proper knee), in addition to Bogdan Bogdanovic (proper hamstring). Washington was with out beginning ahead Kyle Kuzma (proper groin).
Takeaways
Hawks: Younger bounced again after going 2-for-15 from the sphere in Monday’s sport, however after scoring 24 factors within the first half, the Wizards managed to maintain him in verify. The injury-riddled Hawks allowed 76 factors within the second half.
Wizards: Coulibaly, 20, continues to shine in the beginning of the second season. After scoring 23 factors Saturday towards Cleveland, it solely took him 4 days to surpass that quantity.
Key second
Corey Kispert and rookies Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George made 3-pointers throughout Washington’s run early within the fourth.
Key statistic
The second straight matchup between the Hawks and Wizards was additionally the second straight between the highest two picks within the 2024 draft. Sarr, the No. 2 decide, topped No. 1 decide Zaccharie Risacher 7-4 on Monday. On Wednesday, Risacher completed with a 17-11 benefit.
Following
Atlanta hosts Sacramento on Friday evening, whereas the Wizards face the Warmth on Saturday evening in Mexico Metropolis.
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