US EditionCorey Kispert, CJ McCollum Carry Hawks Past Their Ex-Team, Wizards
CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Corey Kispert had a career-high 33 points, combining for 58 to lead Atlanta past Washington by 30 points.
- On Thursday, Atlanta newcomers CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert combined for 58 points in a 126-96 win over the Washington Wizards.
- The Hawks acquired McCollum and Kispert in a trade, a move that paid off in the second of a two-game home series against the team that received Trae Young.
- During a 10-minute stretch, Kispert went 5 for 5 from three-point attempts after subbing in with 4:56 remaining in the first quarter, finishing 6 of 11 on three-pointers.
- CJ McCollum, who has worked into the starting lineup, scored 25 points with six rebounds and three assists, while Dyson Daniels contributed 13 points, 11 assists, four rebounds and five steals.
- Injuries sidelined Anthony Davis and Young, with Will Riley and Tre Johnson leading the Wizards with 14 points; they host Toronto Saturday, and the Hawks host Portland Sunday.
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McCollum and Kispert combine for 58 points against former team in Hawks' 126-96 win vs Wizards
New Hawks CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 126-96 win over their former team, the Washington Wizards.
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Wizardscast: Cheers to Former Wizards Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum as Atlanta Sweeps the Wiz! – SportsEthos
Last Updated on February 26, 2026 11:15 pm by Dave Levy | Published: February 26, 2026 https://bleav.com/shows/the-sportsethos-washington-wizards-podcast/episodes/cheers-to-former…a-sweeps-the-wiz/ Dave discusses the new deals for Jamir and Tristan, and breaks down the way the Hawks dominated Washington on both Tuesday and Thursday. Corey and CJ were electric! FOLLOW us on Twitter: @EthosWizards @DavidAsherLevy
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