Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 41 in win

Atlanta extends winning streak with high-scoring performance from guard

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:49am

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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points in a victory over the Orlando Magic, helping the Hawks extend their current winning streak.

Why it matters

The Hawks have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season, climbing up the standings in the Eastern Conference. Alexander-Walker's big scoring night was a key factor in the team's latest win, showcasing the depth of talent on the roster.

The details

Alexander-Walker shot an efficient 15-of-24 from the field, including 5-of-10 from three-point range, to lead the Hawks to the victory. The 24-year-old guard also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the game.

  • The game took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

A 24-year-old guard for the Atlanta Hawks who scored a career-high 41 points in the team's latest win.

Atlanta Hawks

An NBA team based in Atlanta, Georgia that has been one of the surprise teams in the league this season, climbing up the standings in the Eastern Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Nickeil was in a zone tonight. When he gets going like that, he's tough to stop.”

— Trae Young, Hawks point guard (nba.com)

What’s next

The Hawks will look to extend their winning streak when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on March 19th.

The takeaway

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's career-high scoring performance was a key factor in the Hawks' latest win, showcasing the team's depth of talent as they continue to climb the Eastern Conference standings.