Jonathan Kuminga Shines as Hawks Rout Wizards

Jonathan Kuminga kept the good vibes rolling in Atlanta’s 126-96 win over Washington, finishing with 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting, nine rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. In his second Hawks game since the Feb. 4 trade from Golden State, he followed a 27-point debut and is flourishing with extended minutes, suggesting Atlanta may have found a high-upside wing who can help right away. Merlin sees a player waking up. The Hawks erupted for 39 second-quarter points and led 76-56 at halftime while Corey Kispert scored a career-high 33 and CJ McCollum added 25. Kuminga struggled for consistent opportunity with the Warriors, but with rhythm and playing time he could change rotation math and offer both defensive length and scoring burst.