Hawks Dominate Shorthanded Trail Blazers for Fourth Straight Win

Atlanta Hawks return to .500 record after blowout victory over Portland Trail Blazers.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 135-101 on Sunday, marking their fourth consecutive win and returning the Hawks to an even 31-31 record on the season. This is the first time the Hawks have been at the .500 mark since late December.

Why it matters

The Hawks' recent winning streak has helped them climb back to an even record after a slow start to the season. Getting back to .500 is an important milestone as the team looks to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The details

The Hawks dominated the shorthanded Trail Blazers, who were missing several key players due to injuries and rest. Atlanta led by as many as 34 points in the blowout victory, with strong performances from their starting lineup.

  • The Hawks game took place on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • This was the Hawks' fourth consecutive win.

The players

Dyson Daniels

Atlanta Hawks guard.

Vit Krejci

Portland Trail Blazers guard.

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What’s next

The Hawks will look to continue their winning streak and solidify their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference as the season winds down.

The takeaway

The Hawks' return to .500 is an important milestone, showing the team has found its footing after a slow start. If they can maintain this level of play, they have a strong chance of making the playoffs and potentially making a deep postseason run.