The Washington Wizards snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. It marked the team’s first win since Oct. 24 and first home win since April
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It was also the Wizards’ first Emirates NBA Cup win (they were previously 0-10).
Washington opened on an 11-2 run and never trailed. The team shot 57.1 percent from the field and led by as many as 33 points as it cruised to its second victory of the season.
CJ McCollum led all scorers with a season-high 46 points on an efficient 17-25 FG. The veteran guard made 10 of his 13 3-pointers and added five rebounds to an impressive showing.
Alex Sarr added 27 points and 11 rebounds on an efficient 11-15 FG. Sarr shot just two triples and made one — another positive step in his development and improved shot diet. The 20-year-old protected the paint as well, tallying two blocks and two steals while finishing as a +30.
All five of Washington’s starters were a +19 or better as they dominated Atlanta’s starting unit, which featured former Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis.
The Wizards improved to 2-15. Their next game is on Friday against the Indiana Pacers on the road. Tip off is at 7:30 p.m.ET. See you then.
