Alexander-Walker scores career-high 41 as Hawks extend win streak to 10

Atlanta rolls past Orlando 124-112 for their 10th straight victory

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:08am

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points and Jalen Johnson recorded his 13th triple-double of the season as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 124-112 on Monday night, extending their winning streak to 10 games.

Why it matters

The Hawks' hot streak has propelled them back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture, reclaiming the 8th seed and bumping the Philadelphia 76ers back to 9th. Alexander-Walker's career night and Johnson's impressive triple-double performance were key factors in the Hawks' dominant win over the Magic, who had their own 7-game winning streak snapped.

The details

Alexander-Walker scored 24 points in the first half to help the Hawks build a 67-50 lead at halftime. The Hawks then opened the second half on a 23-5 run to extend their advantage to 29 points. Though the Magic cut the deficit to 12 late, the Hawks were able to close out the game and secure their 10th straight victory.

  • The Hawks improved to 38-31 on the season with the win.
  • Atlanta's winning streak now stands at 10 games.
  • Orlando's 7-game winning streak was snapped with the loss.

The players

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

A 24-year-old guard for the Atlanta Hawks who scored a career-high 41 points in the win over the Magic.

Jalen Johnson

A 22-year-old forward for the Atlanta Hawks who recorded his 13th triple-double of the season with 24 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists.

Paolo Banchero

The 20-year-old forward for the Orlando Magic who had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Desmond Bane

The 24-year-old guard for the Orlando Magic who also scored 18 points in the game.

Jonathan Kuminga

The 20-year-old forward who made his 5th appearance for the Hawks since joining the team in February, contributing 7 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.

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What’s next

The Hawks will look to extend their winning streak to 11 games when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Magic will try to bounce back when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's career-high scoring performance and Jalen Johnson's triple-double were instrumental in the Hawks' 10th straight victory, which has them firmly back in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The Magic's 7-game winning streak was snapped, but they'll have a chance to start a new one when they host the Thunder on Tuesday.