Hawks Move Up to Eighth in East After Defeating Nets

Atlanta Hawks extend winning streak to 8 games with victory over Brooklyn Nets

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:08am

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 108-97 on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, extending their winning streak to 8 games and moving up to 8th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Why it matters

The Hawks' recent hot streak has helped them climb the standings and put them in playoff position as the season winds down. This win over the Nets, a fellow Eastern Conference contender, was an important result for Atlanta as they look to secure a postseason berth.

The details

In a messy game, the Hawks were able to clean things up and pull out the victory over the Nets. Onyeka Okongwu had a strong performance for Atlanta, contributing key plays against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Onyeka Okongwu

An Atlanta Hawks forward.

Noah Clowney

A Brooklyn Nets forward.

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The takeaway

The Hawks' recent winning streak has them in playoff position, but they will need to continue their strong play down the stretch to secure a postseason berth in the competitive Eastern Conference.