Dec 6, 2025
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by
Ajeeth Periyasamy
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🏀 Game Recap: Hawks 131, Wizards 116
The Atlanta Hawks rolled into Washington and delivered one of their cleanest offensive performances of the season, beating the Wizards 131–116 behind Jalen Johnson’s monster triple-double: 30 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists. For beginners: the Hawks controlled the game from start to finish. For die-hard fans: Atlanta’s pace, spacing, and secondary scoring tore apart Washington’s defense, and Johnson looked like a rising star in every phase.
🔥 First Quarter — Hawks Set the Tone Early
Atlanta opened with pace and force, pushing the ball, attacking the paint, and hitting early threes. Their ball movement stunned Washington, and the Hawks built a quick lead with a 35-28 opening frame. Johnson set the tone with aggressive drives and smart decision-making.
🔥 Second Quarter — Lead Grows Behind Balanced Scoring
The Hawks continued to pile on. Strong contributions from the bench, crisp passing, and consistent pressure kept the Wizards on their heels. Washington couldn’t get stops, and the Hawks took full control heading into halftime with a comfortable lead.
🔥 Third Quarter — Wizards Rally, But Hawks Hold Strong
Washington put up their best quarter of the night, scoring 38 and making a push behind uptempo offense and hotter shooting. But every Wizards run met an immediate Hawks answer. Johnson kept creating opportunities, and Atlanta’s role players stepped up to maintain the cushion.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Atlanta Closes the Door
The Hawks tightened up defensively and executed cleanly down the stretch. Washington’s late effort wasn’t enough, as Atlanta’s ball movement, spacing, and pace continued to overwhelm. Johnson’s triple-double performance anchored the finishing stretch, securing the 131-116 win.
💬 Community Discussion Question:
Do you think Jalen Johnson’s triple-double performance is the start of a true star leap — or were the Wizards simply an ideal matchup for him to dominate?
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