Wizards Snap 14-Game Skid in 132-113 Win Over Hawks

WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum erupted for a season-high 46 points, including 10 three-pointers, as the Washington Wizards dominated the Atlanta Hawks 132-113 on Tuesday night in an Emirates NBA Cup game, snapping a 14-game losing streak that had the team on the brink of a franchise record.

The Wizards, now 2-15 overall, controlled the contest from the opening tip, never trailing and building a commanding lead early. They erupted for a season-best 45 points in the first quarter, sinking their first seven three-point attempts to forge a 29-point advantage before Corey Kispert missed his fourth try from deep with 1:27 remaining. By halftime, Washington had tallied another season high with 77 points, setting the tone for a rout that peaked at 33 points after three quarters. Atlanta closed the gap slightly in the fourth as both teams emptied their benches, but the outcome was never in doubt.

McCollum, a 34-year-old veteran acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans in the offseason, was nearly perfect from beyond the arc, going 10 of 13 and falling just one short of both his career high and the Wizards' franchise record. His performance came on 18.2 points per game this season, providing a...