Hawks Look to Complete Season Sweep of 76ers

Atlanta aims to extend its eight-game winning streak over Philadelphia

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks are riding a season-high-tying five-game winning streak and look to complete a four-game season sweep of the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Hawks have won eight straight against the 76ers dating back to January 2024. Atlanta is led by Jalen Johnson, who had 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in the teams' last meeting on February 19. The 76ers will be severely depleted, missing key players like Paul George and Joel Embiid, as they try to snap a two-game losing skid.

Why it matters

This game is important for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are looking to solidify their hold on a top-10 spot, while the short-handed 76ers are trying to stay afloat despite key injuries and suspensions.

The details

The Hawks have won eight straight against the 76ers, including a 117-107 victory in their last meeting on February 19. In that game, Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. The Hawks have played unselfish basketball during their current five-game winning streak, with five different players leading the team in scoring. Meanwhile, the 76ers will be without several key players, including Paul George (suspended) and Joel Embiid (injured), as they try to snap a two-game losing skid.

  • The Hawks and 76ers last met on February 19, 2026.
  • The Hawks have won 8 straight games against the 76ers dating back to January 10, 2024.

The players

Jalen Johnson

The Hawks' leading scorer in their last meeting with the 76ers, posting 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.

Paul George

The 76ers' star player who is currently suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-doping policy.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' All-Star center who will miss his fourth straight game due to a strained right oblique.

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What they’re saying

“It's a really good win for us to get back above .500 for the first time in a few months. The thing that I'm most impressed with is how unselfish they are. Everybody's sacrificing something for one another.”

— Quin Snyder, Hawks Head Coach (statenews.net)

“It's a hell of a win considering all the guys out.”

— Nick Nurse, 76ers Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

The judge in the Paul George case will decide on March 25 whether he can return from his suspension.

The takeaway

This game highlights the Hawks' impressive team chemistry and unselfishness as they look to complete a season sweep of the short-handed 76ers, while Philadelphia tries to find a way to win despite key absences due to injury and suspension.