Hawks Dominate Grizzlies at Home

Atlanta extends home winning streak to 11 games with blowout victory

Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:25am

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The Atlanta Hawks continued their impressive home-court dominance, defeating the struggling Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks with 26 points, 22 of which came in the first half. Atlanta shot an efficient 53.3% from the field and 46.3% from 3-point range in the lopsided victory, which solidified their hold on the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference.

Why it matters

The Hawks' home-court advantage has been a key factor in their recent surge, as they have now won 13 of their last 14 games overall and 11 straight at home. This win over the Grizzlies, who have lost 11 of their last 12, puts Atlanta in a strong position to secure a playoff spot in the East.

The details

The Hawks jumped out to a 32-22 lead after the first quarter and then scored the first 10 points of the second quarter to build a 22-point advantage. They led 71-46 at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Memphis 45-29 in the third quarter to take a 116-75 lead. Atlanta got strong contributions from Jonathan Kuminga, Onyeka Okongwu, and CJ McCollum in addition to Alexander-Walker's big game.

  • The Hawks have now won 11 straight home games.
  • Atlanta has won 13 of its last 14 games overall since the All-Star break.

The players

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Hawks guard scored a game-high 26 points, with 22 of those coming in the first half.

Jonathan Kuminga

The Hawks forward scored 16 points in the win.

Onyeka Okongwu

The Hawks center scored 16 points and helped Atlanta dominate the Grizzlies in the paint.

CJ McCollum

The Hawks guard contributed 15 points and 9 assists in the victory.

GG Jackson

The Grizzlies forward led Memphis with 26 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and execution at home if we want to secure a playoff spot.”

— Nate McMillan, Hawks Head Coach

What’s next

The Hawks will look to extend their home winning streak when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

The takeaway

The Hawks' dominant performance at home against the struggling Grizzlies showcases their ability to take care of business on their home court, which will be crucial as they fight for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.