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Wizards' Efficient Shooting Falls Short in 139-132 Loss to Atlanta
Washington made 18 of 34 three-pointers and shot 50.5 percent overall, but Atlanta generated 38 assists and scored 139 points in the NBA Cup matchup.
A high-scoring final
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 139-132 on November 6, according to the NBA's official box score. Washington converted 46 of 91 field-goal attempts and 18 of 34 three-pointers. Atlanta made 52 of 98 shots and 16 of 37 from long range. The seven-point margin came despite one of Washington's more efficient shooting nights.
George leads Washington
Kyshawn George scored 33 points on 10-for-19 shooting, added eight assists and made five of seven three-point attempts. Tre Johnson supplied 23 points off the bench, including five threes. Trae Young recorded 23 points and ten assists for Washington, while the team finished with 28 assists, 41 rebounds and 16 turnovers.
Atlanta's distribution advantage
The Hawks recorded 38 assists on 52 made baskets. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 28 points, Lu Dort scored 25 and Onyeka Okongwu added 22 points and ten rebounds. Dyson Daniels contributed 13 points and 12 assists. That balance allowed Atlanta to reach 139 even though Washington's three-point percentage was higher.
The possession details
Both teams committed 16 turnovers and each collected 14 offensive rebounds, limiting the value of those categories as explanations for the result. Atlanta held a 43-41 edge in total rebounds, shot 53.1 percent overall and made 19 of 20 free throws. Washington made 22 of 24 at the line and finished at 50.5 percent from the field.
Reading the data carefully
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Primary evidence
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