Hawks Cruise Past Nets for 4th Straight Win

Atlanta remains in playoff position with dominant victory over struggling Brooklyn

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:57am

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A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting the raw energy and motion of an NBA basketball game, with players' forms dissolving into a swirl of neon colors and dynamic brushstrokes.The Hawks' high-octane offense overwhelms the Nets in a lopsided victory, keeping Atlanta's playoff push on track.NYC Today

The Atlanta Hawks continued their hot streak, routing the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth consecutive win and 18th victory in their last 20 games. CJ McCollum led the way for Atlanta with 25 points and 7 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 21 points off the bench.

Why it matters

The Hawks' recent surge has them firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, sitting 5th in the standings and 1.5 games ahead of the 6th and 7th place teams. This win over the lowly Nets keeps Atlanta on track to potentially move up in the standings and secure a more favorable playoff position.

The details

Atlanta jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game and never looked back, leading by as many as 16 points in the first quarter and taking a 71-55 advantage into halftime. McCollum was efficient, going 8-of-12 from the field and 4-of-7 from 3-point range. Jalen Johnson also had a strong game for the Hawks with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • Atlanta led 35-17 with 1:28 left in the first quarter.
  • The Hawks were up 71-55 at halftime.

The players

CJ McCollum

An Atlanta Hawks guard who led the team with 25 points and 7 assists.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

An Atlanta Hawks guard who scored 21 points off the bench.

Jalen Johnson

An Atlanta Hawks forward who had 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Onyeka Okongwu

An Atlanta Hawks forward who scored 15 points.

Nic Claxton

A Brooklyn Nets player who led the team with 16 points.

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What’s next

The Hawks will host the New York Knicks on Monday night, while the Nets will host the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

The takeaway

Atlanta's dominant win over Brooklyn keeps them in a strong position to secure a playoff spot, as they continue their impressive run of form over the past 20 games. The Hawks' balanced scoring attack and defensive intensity proved too much for the struggling Nets to handle.