ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 25 factors, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-119 Monday night time for his or her first victory this season.
Jordan Poole scored 26 factors for Washington and reserve Corey Kispert scored 21 factors. The Wizards improved to 1-2 after two one-sided losses.
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 factors. Trae Younger, who missed a 3-pointer on the buzzer, was held to 2 of 15 pictures. He completed with 14 factors, 13 assists and 6 turnovers.
The Wizards made a game-high 21 3-pointers and overcame 13 turnovers within the first half with a a lot cleaner second half.
Takeaways
Wizards: Kuzma struggled in his first two outings, however he performed a significant position within the Wizards’ second-half comeback earlier than leaving late within the fourth quarter and heading to the locker room.
Hawks: The damage bug hit Atlanta in opening week. De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kobe Bufkin and Onyeka Okongwu had been unavailable and Vit Krejci injured his proper adductor within the first half.
Key second
After Kispert made one in all two free throws with six seconds remaining and the Wizards main by two, Younger had an opportunity to offer the Hawks the victory. He rushed the court docket and fired a hesitant 3-point shot that was defended by Bilal Coulibaly and was off track.
Key statistic
No. 2 general decide Alex Sarr had the benefit over No. 1 general decide Zaccharie Risacher of their first matchup. Sarr, who was booed all night time by the group after refusing to follow for Atlanta through the draft course of, had seven factors, 9 rebounds and two blocks for Washington. Risacher, who began instead of Hunter for the second straight sport, had 4 factors on 1-of-8 taking pictures.
To be continued
The groups play once more in Washington on Wednesday.
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