Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards
· National Basketball AssociationJalen Johnson has 2nd triple-double in 2 nights to lead the Hawks past the Wizards, 131-116
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.
Wizards: Host Cavaliers on Friday
AP NBA: https://www.apnews.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 131 - 116 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 131 - 116 |
| 4th 13.0 |  |
shot clock turnover | 131 - 116 |
| 4th 35.3 | |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker defensive rebound | 131 - 116 |
| 4th 36.9 |  |
Will Riley misses two point shot | 131 - 116 |
Statistics
 ATL |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 52-98 | FG | 41-80 |
| 53 | Field Goal % | 51 |
| 13-39 | 3PT | 17-38 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 45 |
| 14-14 | FT | 17-19 |
| 100 | Free Throw % | 89 |
| 45 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 4 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 36 | Assists | 29 |
| 13 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 20 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 26 |
| 19 | Fast Break Points | 5 |
| 70 | Points in Paint | 42 |
| 16 | Fouls | 18 |
| 20 | Largest Lead | 6 |
| 1 | Lead Change | 1 |
| 85 | Percent Led | 13 |
Washington Wizards Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 26 |
| Corey Kispert, F | Out | Dec 25 |
| Cam Whitmore, F | Out | Dec 23 |
Atlanta Hawks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 25 |
| N'Faly Dante, C | Out | Dec 23 |
| Eli John Ndiaye, C | Out | Dec 21 |
| Kristaps Porzingis, C | Out | Dec 14 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 15,596 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orlando |
17 | 13 | .567 | - | W1 |
 Miami |
15 | 15 | .500 | 2 | L3 |
 Atlanta |
15 | 16 | .484 | 2.5 | L4 |
 Charlotte |
10 | 20 | .333 | 7 | W1 |
 Washington |
5 | 23 | .179 | 11 | L2 |
NBA News
Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Friday's NBA games
Eric Moody breaks down Friday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.
NBA buzz: Latest updates, trades, intel ahead of Feb. 5 deadline
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Perk: LeBron, Lakers relationship has run its course
Kendrick Perkins explains why he thinks LeBron James isn't feeling the Lakers' situation anymore.
Perk points finger at JJ Redick for Lakers' defensive woes
Kendrick Perkins and Monica McNutt discuss the recent issues with the Lakers.