Hawks Rout Grizzlies for 11th Straight Home Win

Atlanta solidifies hold on No. 6 seed in Eastern Conference with blowout victory

Mar. 24, 2026 at 7:49am

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The Atlanta Hawks continued their home court dominance, routing the struggling Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 26 points, including 22 in the first half, as Atlanta shot over 53% from the field and 46% from three-point range. The win was the Hawks' 11th straight at home, and they have won 13 of their last 14 games overall to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Why it matters

The Hawks' home court advantage has been a key factor in their strong second-half surge, as they have built a comfortable lead over their closest rivals in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have fallen on hard times, losing 11 of their last 12 games to fall well out of playoff position in the West.

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 pour it on in the second half, outscoring the Grizzlies 45-29 in the third quarter to take a 41-point lead. Atlanta got strong performances from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jonathan Kuminga, Onyeka Okongwu, and CJ McCollum, while Memphis was led by GG Jackson's 26 points and 20 points off the bench from Tyler Burton.

  • 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 26 points, including 22 in the first half, to lead Atlanta to the blowout win.

GG Jackson

The Grizzlies forward scored a team-high 26 points in the loss.

Tyler Burton

The Grizzlies reserve forward came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 8 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and focus at home if we want to solidify our playoff position.”

— Nate McMillan, Hawks Head Coach

“This was a tough loss, but we have to find a way to get back on track and start winning some games again.”

— Taylor Jenkins, Grizzlies Head Coach

What’s next

The Hawks will look to extend their home winning streak on Wednesday when they host the Toronto Raptors, while the Grizzlies will try to snap their three-game skid on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The takeaway

The Hawks have emerged as one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, thanks in large part to their dominant play at home. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have fallen on hard times and will need to turn things around quickly to stay in the playoff race in the West.