McCollum Drops 46 Points Against the Hawks to End the Wizards 14-Game Losing Streak
Washington, D.C - November 25: CJ McCollum #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots over Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at Capital One Arena on November 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Tim Nwachukwu/Nwachukwu Works) By Wole Akinso ( @Wole_USS ) Washington, DC — In the Emirates NBA Cup, CJ McCollum erupted for 46 points to lead the Washington Wizards (2–15) to a 132–113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (11–8), snapping the team’s 14-game losing streak. McCollum delivered a masterful performance, knocking down set shots, step-backs, and off-the-dribble pull-up three-pointers. After the game, he reflected on his shooting rhythm. “I should have had 50 tonight,” McCollum said. “That’s what I’ve done my whole life. I prepare. I maximize my talent. I take advantage of each day. These types of nights, you know, they happen, but for me it starts with how I start my days and how I finish my days.” McCollum set the tone right away, hitting three three-poin...
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