Overview
- Playing 24 minutes off the bench, he went 9-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from three with seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in a 119-98 win over the Wizards.
- According to Hawks PR, he became the first Atlanta player to score at least 25 points in under 30 minutes in a team debut.
- He entered after All-Star Jalen Johnson left with a left hip flexor injury and drew praise from coach Quin Snyder for ball movement, maturity and quick chemistry.
- Asked about the Warriors, Kuminga said he was not trying to send a message and stressed that his focus is on helping Atlanta win.
- Atlanta acquired Kuminga and Buddy Hield from Golden State for Kristaps Porziņģis at the deadline, and his debut sparked online criticism of Steve Kerr from some Warriors fans.