Wizards secure first win over Hawks in thrilling 121-119 finish
- Kyle Kuzma's standout performance with 25 points helped the Wizards secure their first win of the season.
- The Hawks faced difficulties due to injuries and Trae Young's poor shooting, culminating in a missed three-pointer at the game's end.
- The victory provides the Wizards with much-needed momentum as they look forward to their next matchup against the Hawks.
The Washington Wizards secured their first victory of the season in a closely contested game against the Atlanta Hawks, held on Monday night in Atlanta. This win broke their prior losing streak, improving their record to 1-2. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with an impressive performance, contributing 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert provided crucial support, scoring 26 and 21 points respectively, as the team managed to break through after two previous heavy defeats. The Hawks, on the other hand, were hindered by injuries to key players, including De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kobe Bufkin, and Onyeka Okongwu. Trae Young struggled significantly, making only 2 of 15 shots and finishing with 14 points, although he did manage 13 assists. The game featured high-stakes moments, particularly in the final seconds when Young attempted a potential game-winning three-pointer, which ultimately missed its target. In an interesting matchup context, Alex Sarr, the second overall draft pick, showed promise by outperforming first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. Sarr garnered seven points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, while Risacher’s output was limited to just four points on poor shooting. With both teams set to face off again in Washington on Wednesday, the Wizards will aim to build on this momentum, while the Hawks seek to address their injury issues and turnaround their early-season form.