Atlanta Hawks Defeat Brooklyn Nets 108-97

Hawks win eighth straight game, stay in playoff hunt

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:18pm

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 108-97 in their latest NBA matchup. The Hawks, now 35-31 on the season, are two games back from the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and 2.5 games back from the No. 5 and No. 6 spots. While the win was not pretty, the Hawks were able to secure the victory, their eighth straight.

Why it matters

The Hawks' recent hot streak has kept them in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference, as they look to secure a postseason berth. This win over the Nets, despite Brooklyn being short-handed, was an important one for Atlanta as they continue to jockey for position in the standings.

The details

The Hawks were led by strong performances from several players, including Zaccharie Risacher (19 points, 9 rebounds), Jalen Johnson (21 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (18 points), and Onyeka Okongwu (13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks). However, the Hawks' offense struggled overall, shooting just 39% from the field and 30% from three-point range. The Nets, despite being shorthanded, managed to hang around for much of the game.

  • The Hawks won their eighth straight game on March 13, 2026.

The players

Zaccharie Risacher

A second-year player for the Hawks who had a strong game off the bench, scoring 19 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson

The Hawks' starting forward, who recorded a game-high 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

A guard for the Hawks who scored 18 points and added 2 assists and 3 steals.

Onyeka Okongwu

The Hawks' starting center, who had 13 points, 9 rebounds, and a season-high tying 4 blocks.

Josh Minott

A Nets player who came off the bench to score 22 points, including 4 three-pointers.

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The takeaway

The Hawks' recent winning streak has kept them in the playoff hunt, but this victory over the short-handed Nets was not as dominant as it could have been. The Hawks will need to shore up their offensive efficiency if they hope to make a deep postseason run.