Atlanta Hawks win 11th straight, Jonathan Kuminga hits insane full-court shot

Hawks player hits longest-made basket in franchise history

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:48am

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 to win their 11th straight game on Wednesday night. During the game, Hawks player Jonathan Kuminga hit a 75-foot basket at the third court buzzer, which was the longest-made basket in Hawks franchise history, surpassing a 63-foot shot by Jason Terry in 2000.

Why it matters

The Hawks' 11-game winning streak is an impressive feat, showcasing the team's strong performance this season. Kuminga's record-breaking full-court shot has also generated significant buzz and excitement among Hawks fans, further highlighting the team's success.

The details

In the game against the Mavericks, Kuminga threw the ball from the Hawks' end of the court and it went in the basket, stunning the announcers and the crowd. The Hawks said Kuminga's shot was the longest-made basket by the team in the play-by-play era, surpassing Jason Terry's 63-foot shot in 2000.

  • The Hawks defeated the Mavericks on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
  • Kuminga hit the record-breaking 75-foot shot at the third quarter buzzer.

The players

Jonathan Kuminga

A player for the Atlanta Hawks who hit a 75-foot basket, the longest-made shot in Hawks franchise history.

Jason Terry

A former Hawks player who previously held the franchise record for the longest-made basket with a 63-foot shot in 2000.

Jock Landale

A Hawks player who Kuminga was reportedly trying to hit with the record-breaking full-court shot.

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What they’re saying

“He threw it, try to hit Jock Landale, the ball goes in the basket and the Hawks can't believe it!”

— Bob Rathbun, Hawks play-by-play announcer

What’s next

The Hawks will go for their 12th straight win on the road against the Houston Rockets on Friday before they return home to face the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The franchise record is 19 straight wins.

The takeaway

Kuminga's record-breaking full-court shot has added to the excitement surrounding the Hawks' impressive 11-game winning streak, showcasing the team's strong performance this season and the individual talent of its players.