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Hawks defeat Wizards 120-105 in Kingston Flemings’ first career start

The Atlanta Hawks were in Washington on Wednesday evening to face the Wizards. This was the first of two matchups in three days against these two teams, and there were some big headlines coming into this one. First, it was…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:30 AM
Hawks defeat Wizards 120-105 in Kingston Flemings’ first career start
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 120-105 in Kingston Flemings' first career start.
  • Rookie Kingston Flemings scored 14 points after replacing CJ McCollum in the starting lineup.
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 26 points, while Onyeka Okongwu added 14 points and 16 rebounds.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 120-105 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Rookie Kingston Flemings entered the starting lineup for the first time in his career, replacing veteran CJ McCollum who came off the bench. The contest also marked Trae Young's first game against his former team since being traded from Atlanta in January.

Flemings scored 14 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 26 points. Onyeka Okongwu contributed a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Dyson Daniels added eight points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists to guide Atlanta to the win.

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