Washington Wizards 98, Atlanta Hawks 119
NBA · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated Washington Wizards 119–98 on 2026-02-24 in NBA play, a 21-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:45 swung win probability 74% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 20 | 23 | 21 | 34 | 98 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 35 | 25 | 40 | 19 | 119 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:45 swung win probability 74% → 96%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q3 21-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 1:45 (win probability 74% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-11.
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-2.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 12–0 | Q1 1:45 | 74% → 96% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 12–0 | Q3 6:27 | 98% → 100% |
| Washington Wizards | 13–0 | Q4 2:03 | 100% → 100% |