# Dort Scores 25 as Hawks Hold Off Wizards in NBA Cup

Atlanta won 139–132 behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 28 points, Luguentz Dort’s 25 and a double-double from Dyson Daniels.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-07T03:05:27.177Z
Updated: 2026-11-07T03:05:27.177Z
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The Atlanta Hawks held off the Washington Wizards 139–132 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, November 6, winning their opening game in NBA Cup group play.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 28 points, including a perfect 10-for-10 performance at the free-throw line. Luguentz Dort added 25 points, seven rebounds and four assists, making five of seven three-point attempts.

Dyson Daniels finished one rebound short of a triple-double, contributing 13 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu supplied 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Hawks improved to 6–4 overall and 1–0 in the tournament.

Atlanta led 66–59 at halftime and 105–94 after three quarters. Washington rallied late, getting within three points in the closing minutes, but the Hawks maintained enough of their advantage to finish the win.

Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 33 points, seven assists and four rebounds. Tre Johnson scored 23 off the bench, while Trae Young also had 23 points and added 10 assists in his return to Atlanta as a Washington player.

Both teams shot better than 50% from the field. Atlanta made 52 of 98 attempts, compared with Washington’s 46 of 91. The Wizards were more accurate from three-point range, making 18 of 34 attempts; Atlanta connected on 16 of 38.

The Hawks finished with 38 assists and a 43–41 rebounding advantage, according to the official box score. Washington fell to 4–5 overall and 1–1 in NBA Cup play.

Sources:
NBA — November 6 official final box score.
Peachtree Hoops — November 6 game report.
Bullets Forever — November 6 game report.

## Sources
- NBA — Official Final Box Score: https://www.nba.com/game/was-vs-atl-0022600025/box-score
- Peachtree Hoops — November 6 Game Report: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/recaps/73508/lu-dort-atlanta-hawks-nba-cup-magic-hexes-washington-wizards-final-score-highlights-video-nickeil-alexander-walker-dyson-daniels
- Bullets Forever — November 6 Game Report: https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-recaps/73905/recap-wizards-defense-vanishes-in-loss-atlanta-hawks