Rockets halt Hawks' 11-game win streak

Kevin Durant scores 25 points as Houston blows out Atlanta

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:25am

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The Houston Rockets snapped the Atlanta Hawks' 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory on Friday. Kevin Durant scored 25 points in three periods to lead the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points and nine rebounds. The Rockets blitzed the Hawks with 6 of 11 3-pointers in the third quarter to turn an eight-point halftime lead into a 101-76 cushion.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Rockets, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Hawks, on the other hand, saw their impressive 11-game winning streak come to an end.

The details

The Rockets were led by Durant's 25 points, while Smith Jr. had 23 points and 9 rebounds. Houston hit 6 of 11 3-pointers in the third quarter to pull away from the Hawks. Alperen Sengun nearly recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Kevin Durant

A star forward for the Houston Rockets who scored 25 points in the win.

Jabari Smith Jr.

A key contributor for the Rockets, scoring 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Alperen Sengun

The Rockets' center who fell just short of a triple-double with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The leading scorer for the Atlanta Hawks with 21 points.

CJ McCollum

The Hawks' veteran guard who scored 17 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Rockets will look to build on this win when they take on the Miami Heat on Saturday.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Rockets' offensive firepower, as they were able to pull away from the Hawks with a dominant third quarter performance. The win keeps Houston in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.