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Hawks hold off the Wizards 139-132 as Trae Young returns to Atlanta
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 as Atlanta beat Washington 139-132 while Trae Young had 23 points and 10 assists in his return to State Farm Arena.
Atlanta spoiled the homecoming.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points and the Hawks held off the Wizards 139-132 on Friday night in Emirates NBA Cup East Group C play as Trae Young returned to State Farm Arena.
Young finished with 23 points and 10 assists on 7-of-16 shooting in his first game back in Atlanta since being traded in January.
Hawks depth answers
Luguentz Dort added 25 points and Onyeka Okongwu posted 22 points with 10 rebounds. Dyson Daniels filled the box score with 13 points nine rebounds and 12 assists.
Atlanta seized control with a 38-point second quarter after trailing by four then held off a late Wizards push in the fourth.
Young vs. his old club
Kyshawn George led Washington with 33 points and Tre Johnson scored 23 off the bench. Young was dealt to the Wizards on Jan. 9 for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert after seven seasons in Atlanta.
The Hawks host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Young is averaging 18 points per game for Washington this season.
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