Bub Carrington Shines Bright in Wizards’ Tough Loss to Hawks

Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2025 – In a game that highlighted the Washington Wizards’ ongoing rebuild, second year sensation Bub Carrington was back in the starting line-up delivered a standout performance, etching his name into the team’s highlight reel despite a disheartening 131-116 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night at Capital One Arena.

The 20-year-old guard, selected 14th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Pitt, exploded for a season-high 14 points on efficient 4-of-6 shooting from the field, including a scorching 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. But Carrington’s impact went far beyond scoring. He orchestrated the offense with poise, dishing out 9 assists—many of them threading needles to open teammates—while committing just a single turnover, a rarity for a young point guard in a high-pressure NBA matchup.

Carrington’s hot hand was on full display early. In the second quarter, he drained a 26-foot three-pointer off a Justin Champagnie assist, igniting a brief Wizards surge that cut Atlanta’s lead to single digits. Later, he connected on another deep triple assisted by McCollum, showcasing the combo guard’s growing chemistry with the team’s elder statesman. His pull-up jumper in the third quarter further underscored his mid-range mastery, a skill that’s been turning heads since his college days.

The Hawks, powered by Jalen Johnson’s monster second straight triple-double (30 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists), pulled away in the fourth, but not before Carrington’s playmaking kept

Washington competitive. His 8 dimes highlighted a balanced attack, with assists leading to key buckets from Champagnie and Kyshawn George.

Despite the loss—the Wizards’ third in four games—fans left the arena buzzing about their young floor general. As Washington continues to prioritize development over wins, nights like this remind everyone that the future is flickering brightly. Carrington didn’t just play well; he played like the Wizards’ cornerstone in waiting.