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In a surprising turn of events Monday night, the Washington Wizards ended a franchise-worst 14-game losing streak with a decisive 132-113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Capital One Arena. The win, Washington’s second of the season, came as a welcome reprieve for a team struggling to find its footing early in the 2025-26 NBA season [[2]]. The game, a matchup within the inaugural NBA Cup tournament, saw standout performances from both sides as the Wizards look to build momentum and the Hawks attempt to regain their footing in a competitive Eastern Conference [[1]].
The Washington Wizards snapped a grueling 14-game losing streak with a 132-113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, securing only their second win of the season. Kristaps Porziņģis faced his former team, but couldn’t lift the Hawks to victory.
The Wizards’ drought had been the longest in the NBA this season, and the win provides a much-needed boost for the struggling franchise.
Porziņģis played 21 minutes and 46 seconds, shooting 2-of-5 from three-point range, 5-of-8 from inside the arc, and a perfect 6-for-7 at the free-throw line. He finished with 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 5 fouls, posting a +/- of -4.
Despite Porziņģis leading the Hawks with 22 points, the team couldn’t overcome a scorching performance from Washington. Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points, and Zakari Risacher chipped in with 17.
SJD McCollum exploded for a career-high 46 points (10-of-13 from three) to lead the Wizards, while Alex Sarr contributed a double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Corey Kispert rounded out the scoring with 19 points.
McCollum’s 46 points and 10 three-pointers both set new personal bests for the guard.
The game was part of the NBA Cup tournament, where Atlanta currently sits fourth in Group A of the Eastern Conference with a 1-2 record.
In the overall NBA regular season standings, the Hawks hold a 11-8 record, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of both the Eastern Conference and the league with a 2-15 record.
