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Kuminga's Hawks debut follows Landale's lead
Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts with Dyson Daniels #5 during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
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Debuts to remember and the Atlanta Hawks seem to go hand-in-hand.
Just weeks after Aussie big man Jock Landale marked his arrival in Atlanta with a 26-point, 11-rebound performance against the Utah Jazz - he and Dyson Daniels' newest teammate in former Golden State Warrior Jonathan Kuminga put together a Hawks debut he will never forget as well.
The dynamic wing, who struggled to find any consistent playing time with the Warriors, had 27 points, seven rebounds and four assists in his first game alongside Daniels and Landale in a Hawks uniform as Atlanta trounced the Washington Wizards 119-98 at State Farm Arena.
Kuminga was traded alongside sharpshooter Buddy Hield for big man Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline as the Hawks doubled down on athletic guards and wings to add to their stocks, which already include Daniels and NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson.
The match was also a welcome return to Atlanta for former Hawks superstar Trae Young, who was traded to the Wizards but is sidelined with injury, as the local fans gave him a standing ovation during the game.
NBA BOX SCORE: Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards
Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale had solid games as the Atlanta Hawks dominated the Washington Wizards 119-98 at home.
Daniels started and played 26 minutes for six points, eight rebounds and seven assists - going 3-from-7 from the field and 0-from-2 from beyond the arc - as well as grabbing three steals in the contest.
Landale played 21 minutes off the bench for six points and three rebounds.
Former NBL Next Star Alex Sarr is sidelined through injury for the Wizards.
NBA BOX SCORE: Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks
Game in progress.
NBA BOX SCORE: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks
Aussie rookie Tyrese Proctor played three minutes in the final quarter as the resurgent Cleveland Cavaliers beat fellow Eastern Conference contenders the New York Knicks 109-94 at Rocket Arena.
Donovan Mitchell led the way for Cleveland with 23 points while new acquisition James Harden also had 20 points.
NBA BOX SCORE: Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets
Josh Green and the Charlotte Hornets are rolling.
The Hornets won their second straight and seventh in their last 10 games with a 131-99 victory over Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
Green had 11 points off the bench, going 4-from-6 from the field and 3-from-5 from distance.
Giddey had a night to forget for the undermanned Bulls, having just eight points, five assists and two rebounds in 26 minutes. The Boomers point guard went just 3-from-11 from the field and had five turnovers as well.
NBA BOX SCORE: Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers
The injury-riddled Indiana Pacers were thumped 135-114 by the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers wing and Aussie product Johnny Furphy is out for the remainder of the season with an ACL tear.
NBA BOX SCORE: Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Game in progress.
