Atlanta Hawks @ Washington Wizards
Jalen Johnson has 2nd triple-double in 2 nights to lead the Hawks past the Wizards, 131-116
WASHINGTON -- — Jalen Johnson had his second straight triple-double and fourth of the season, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 131-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
On Friday night, Johnson had 21 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists in a 134-133 home loss to Denver.
Onyeka Okongwu added 21 points for the Hawks. They snapped a three-game losing streak and avenged a 132-113 loss in Washington on Nov. 25.
Vít Krejci scored 14 points and made three of his four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta pull away after giving back a lead that had been 20 in the second quarter and 18 in the third.
CJ McCollum scored 28 points for last-place Washington, which lost its third in a row and second straight at home following two consecutive home wins. He hit seven 3s as the Wizards stayed in the game on 17-of-28 shooting beyond the arc.
Johnson surpassed the triple-double threshold with a defensive rebound late in the third quarter and helped Atlanta outrebound Washington 45-26 and outscore the Wizards 70-42 in the paint.
Even so, the Wizards fought back into a brief tie after their 23-8 run tied it at 97 early in the fourth.
The Hawks responded with an 8-0 spurt of their own, keyed by Krejci's second and third 3s, and Washington never again closed within a possession.
Hawks: Visit Detroit on Friday night.
Wizards: Host Cavaliers on Friday
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Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Marc Davis
- J.T. Orr
- Nick Buchert
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 18 | 14 | .563 | - | W1 |
| Miami | 17 | 15 | .531 | 1 | W2 |
| Atlanta | 15 | 18 | .455 | 3.5 | L6 |
| Charlotte | 11 | 20 | .355 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 7 | 23 | .233 | 10 | W2 |

