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first_reported: 2026-11-06 23:26 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 18:13 EST
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# Hawks top Wizards 139-132 in Trae Young's return

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 139-132 in the NBA Cup opener. Young scored 23 points.

Section: [Sports](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [Atlanta Hawks](/atlanta/wiki/atlanta-hawks.md), [Trae Young](/atlanta/wiki/trae-young.md), [Nickeil Alexander-Walker](/atlanta/wiki/nickeil-alexander-walker.md), [Washington Wizards](/atlanta/wiki/washington-wizards.md)

## Coverage

- [The Atlanta Voice](https://www.theatlantavoice.com/sports/hawks-spoil-trae-youngs-return-extend-winning-streak-to-three-games-8813ec72), 2026-11-06 23:26 EST: Hawks Spoil Trae Young’s Return, Extend Winning Streak to Three Games
- [CBS News Atlanta](https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/hawks-hold-off-wizards-139-132-in-trae-youngs-return-to-atlanta/), 2026-11-07 18:13 EST: Hawks hold off Wizards 139-132 in Trae Young's return to Atlanta

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