Washington Wizards 96, Atlanta Hawks 126
NBA · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated Washington Wizards 126–96 on 2026-02-26 in NBA play, a 30-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:06 swung win probability 74% → 92%. 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 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 96 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 37 | 39 | 22 | 28 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:06 swung win probability 74% → 92%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q4 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 3:09 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 29-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q1 0:06 | 74% → 92% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q2 8:05 | 92% → 99% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q4 10:44 | 100% → 100% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 9–0 | Q4 3:09 | 100% → 100% |