Utah Jazz fall to Atlanta Hawks in thriller

Isaiah Collier's stellar performance not enough as Jazz lose on last-second shot

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:07pm

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The Utah Jazz lost a close game against the Atlanta Hawks, 121-119, in a back-and-forth contest that came down to the final seconds. Isaiah Collier had another impressive outing for the Jazz, finishing with 25 points and 11 assists, but Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit the game-winning shot for the Hawks with 1.3 seconds remaining. The Jazz played well despite missing key player Keyonte George due to injury, and head coach Will Hardy made some strategic decisions to rest players like Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Jazz to 16-36 on the season, but the team has been playing respectable basketball despite their record and injuries to key players. The close game against the Hawks shows the potential of the young Jazz squad, and the coaching decisions by Will Hardy to rest players and develop the team's younger talent are seen as positive signs for the franchise's future.

The details

The game featured 31 lead changes and neither team led by more than 12 points. Collier was a standout for the Jazz, playing 48 minutes for the second straight game and finishing with 25 points and 11 assists. Ace Bailey added 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block for the Jazz. The Hawks were led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds. Kyle Filipowski also had a strong game for the Hawks with 15 points and 17 rebounds.

  • The game was played on February 6, 2026.
  • Ace Bailey hit the game-tying three with 10.3 seconds remaining.
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit the game-winner with 1.3 seconds left.

The players

Isaiah Collier

A standout player for the Utah Jazz, finishing the game with 25 points and 11 assists.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Atlanta Hawks player who hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds.

Keyonte George

A key player for the Utah Jazz who missed the game due to a left ankle sprain.

Will Hardy

The head coach of the Utah Jazz, who made strategic decisions to rest players like Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Filipowski

A standout player for the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“The Jazz are playing respectable basketball while missing George. Coming off a win against a shriveled Pacers team, a win is a win—especially given the Jazz's limited player availability.”

— Owen.Clark.Sullivan, Author (slcdunk.com)

What’s next

The Jazz will look to bounce back when they face the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Jazz have shown promise this season, playing competitive basketball even with key injuries. Head coach Will Hardy's strategic decisions to develop younger players are seen as a positive sign for the team's future.