Hawks Extend Win Streak to 7 Games with Blowout of Nets

Atlanta Dominates Shorthanded Brooklyn Squad at Home

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:02pm

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The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to seven games with a convincing 124-112 victory over the struggling Brooklyn Nets. Led by strong performances from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson, the Hawks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, despite a late push from the Mavericks. The win keeps the Hawks firmly in the playoff picture as they continue their hot streak.

Why it matters

This victory is crucial for the Hawks as they look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With the Nets missing key players like Michael Porter Jr. and Nolan Traore, the Hawks took advantage and delivered a dominant performance at home, showcasing their depth and ability to take care of business against inferior opponents.

The details

The Hawks stormed out to a 10-2 lead early and led for most of the contest, with the lead ballooning as high as 16 points. The Nets were able to tie the game at 97-97 in the fourth quarter thanks to a hot shooting streak from Klay Thompson, but the Hawks responded with a 27-15 run to close out the game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks with 29 points, while Jalen Johnson added 27 points and a critical and-one play to spark the late run.

  • The Hawks took down the Dallas Mavericks 124-112 on Tuesday night, stretching their win streak to seven games.
  • The Hawks and Nets faced off three weeks ago, with the Hawks winning 115-102.

The players

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Hawks' leading scorer in the game, pouring in 29 points on an efficient 12-for-19 shooting night.

Jalen Johnson

Contributed 27 points, including a critical and-one play to help the Hawks pull away late.

Michael Porter Jr.

The Nets' leading scorer, but he was out due to injury for this matchup.

Nolan Traore

Also out for the Nets, resting for this game against the surging Hawks.

Zaccharie Risacher

With injuries to Dyson Daniels and Jonathan Kuminga, Risacher saw increased minutes off the Hawks' bench.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Hawks will look to extend their win streak to 11 games with their next four opponents being the Bucks, Magic, Mavericks, and Nets again. A strong finish to the regular season could see them climb up the Eastern Conference standings and secure a more favorable playoff position.

The takeaway

The Hawks' dominant performance against the shorthanded Nets showcases their ability to take care of business against inferior opponents, a crucial skill as they jockey for playoff positioning. Their seven-game win streak has been built on blowout victories, and they'll need to maintain that level of play down the stretch to solidify their spot in the postseason.