Hawks guard Dyson Daniels posts 13 points, 12 assists in win over Wizards
The gist
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels had 13 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in a 139-132 win over Washington.
He leads the NBA in steals and has become Atlanta's all-around engine.
How it unfolded
- May 22, 2026Daniels is named to the Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team, after a First Team selection in 2025.
- Nov 1, 2026He records eight points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals in 27 minutes in a 121-99 loss to New Orleans — the fourth time in seven games with at least three steals.
- Nov 4, 2026He scores eight points with 16 rebounds and eight assists in a 120-105 win over the Wizards; after eight games he leads the league in steals (24) and deflections (6.0 per 36 minutes).
Key terms
- triple-double
- In basketball, a single-game performance with ten or more in two statistical categories such as points, rebounds, or assists.
- All-Defensive
- An annual NBA honor recognizing the best defensive players of the regular season, chosen in two five-man teams.
Source: Wikipedia