Hawks Extend Winning Streak to Seven With Late Surge Against Mavericks

Atlanta rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Dallas for seventh straight victory.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-112 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks. Jalen Johnson scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Hawks' comeback after they had blown an 18-point second-half lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 29 points for Atlanta, which also got double-doubles from Onyeka Okongwu and Dyson Daniels. The Mavericks were led by Klay Thompson's 21 points off the bench, while Khris Middleton, Cooper Flagg, Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall each scored 14 points.

Why it matters

The Hawks' seven-game winning streak is their longest since the 2021-22 season, and it comes at a crucial time as they battle for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The loss extends the Mavericks' skid to eight games, their longest losing streak since the 2016-17 campaign.

The details

After building a 40-26 lead after the first quarter, the Hawks saw the Mavericks rally to cut the deficit to just six points at halftime. Dallas continued to chip away in the third quarter, tying the game at 97-97 early in the fourth. But Johnson took over, scoring 13 points in the final period to help Atlanta pull away for the victory.

  • The Hawks raced to a 10-2 lead and led 40-26 after the first quarter.
  • The Mavericks used a 9-1 run in the second quarter to get as close as 45-39 before Atlanta rebuilt a 12-point halftime lead.
  • Dallas cut an 18-point Hawks lead to 93-89 with a 20-6 run in the third quarter.
  • The game was tied 97-97 early in the fourth quarter before the Hawks pulled away.

The players

Jalen Johnson

A second-year forward for the Atlanta Hawks who scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to lead the team's comeback.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

A guard for the Atlanta Hawks who scored 29 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Klay Thompson

A veteran guard for the Dallas Mavericks who came off the bench to score 21 points, including five 3-pointers.

Cooper Flagg

A rookie forward for the Dallas Mavericks who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Quin Snyder

The head coach of the Atlanta Hawks who called a timeout in the second quarter that helped the team regain control of the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum and keep our focus as we push for a high playoff seed.”

— Jalen Johnson, Forward, Atlanta Hawks (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

“This losing streak is unacceptable, and we need to find a way to turn things around quickly.”

— Klay Thompson, Guard, Dallas Mavericks (Dallas Morning News)

What’s next

The Hawks will look to extend their winning streak to eight games when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on March 13. The Mavericks will try to snap their skid when they visit the Miami Heat on March 15.

The takeaway

The Hawks' ability to rally in the fourth quarter and hold off the Mavericks' comeback attempt demonstrates their resilience and the depth of their roster. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' extended losing streak raises concerns about the team's direction and ability to turn things around before the playoffs.