The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 118-111 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks improve to a 4-3 record overall on the season. The Hawks snapped a two-game losing streak and avenged a 122-111 loss they suffered in D.C. last week to the Wizards. The Hawks are starting to click but they know it is all a process. Especially if they want to get back to where they got to in last year’s Playoffs, or further.
Trae Young scored 26 points in 36 minutes of play. Young also grabbed four rebounds and dished out six assists. Young also went 11 of 11 from the free throw line. The Hawks made 29 of 29 from the free throw line. Young spoke on his team’s performance and how he feels the team is starting to gel.
“I think we’re starting to understand where we need to be on offense,” Young said. “Guys are getting to their spots quicker and guys are ready to make plays. I think it’s going to take time. We’re starting to get in more of a flow.”
More Hawks Contributions
- Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out six assists.
- Clint Capela 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
- John Collins scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out six assists.
- DeAndre Hunter scored 11 points.
- Cam Reddish scored 15 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out two assists off of the bench.
- Danilo Gallinari scored 12 rebounds and grabbed five rebounds.
The Hawks travel to Brooklyn for their next game against the Brooklyn Nets. The game is Wednesday, 11/3 at the Barclay’s Center. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm Eastern.
