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Jordan McRae's 29 points lead Wizards over Hawks 111-101

Posted January 10, 2020 6:00 am

By RICH DUBROFF

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) reaches for the ball next to Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Jordan McRae scored 29 points, Troy Brown Jr. added 18 and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards overcame a poor shooting performance to beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-101 Friday night.

Washington shot just 37.5% but went on a 17-4 spurt late in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Trailing 93-90 midway through the fourth, Ish Smith and McRae made field goals and Ian Mahinmi hit two baskets and a free throw to give the Wizards a 99-93 lead with 3:35 to play.

Atlanta (8-31), which has the worst record in the NBA, lost for the 14th time in 16 games. Trae Young, who had 42 points in a defeat to Houston on Wednesday, led the Hawks with 19 points.

John Collins had his second straight double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds for Atlanta, and Alex Len had 10 points and 14 rebounds.

TIP-INS

Hawks: F/C Bruno Fernando missed his second straight game due to personal reasons. Coach Lloyd Pierce said there's no timetable for his return. ... F Jabari Parker was out for the fourth consecutive game with a right shoulder injury. Pierce said Parker began treatment on the shoulder Friday. 'œHe'll be evaluated, I think, in another 10-12 days as to where he is, and what we can do from there," Pierce said.

Wizards: G Bradley Beal (right leg) was out for the seventh time in the last eight games. 'œGetting better. I know I've been saying that for a while,'ť coach Scott Brooks said. 'œWe're going to be very cautious. We're not going to put him out there until he's 100%. He's not ready yet." ... F Davis Bertans returned after missing nine games with a right quad strain. Bertans played 21 minutes and scored 14 points. ... C Thomas Bryant, who hasn't played since Dec. 3 with a stress reaction in his right foot is nearing a return, Brooks said. ... G John Wall, who hasn't played this season in his rehab from Achilles tendon surgery, played 3-on-3 on Thursday. 'œI thought he looked great,'ť Brooks said.

UP NEXT

Hawks: Visit Brooklyn Nets on Sunday

Wizards: Host the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes to the basket next to Washington Wizards guard Gary Payton II (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len (25) blocks the ball against Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) goes to the basket past Atlanta Hawks guard DeAndre' Bembry (95) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len (25) goes to the basket next to Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Washington. Bertans was charged for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes to the basket next to Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28) and guard Jordan McRae (52) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Associated Press

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