Trail Blazers Vs Hawks: Hawks Roll to 135-101 Win as Onyeka Okongwu Scores 25
In the trail blazers vs hawks matchup on Mar. 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Onyeka Okongwu scored 25 points and the Hawks built a huge first quarter on their way to a 135-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The result left the Hawks at a. 500 mark and underscored Portland's mounting injury issues.
Okongwu, McCollum pace a runaway 135-101 finish in Atlanta
Onyeka Okongwu led Atlanta with 25 points while CJ McCollum added 19 in a game that was decided early. The Hawks opened the night with a season-high first quarter and never allowed the lead to slip below 15 points after taking a 44-25 edge at the first-quarter horn. The final score was 135-101 in favor of the home team on Sunday night in Atlanta.
Jonathan Kuminga's immediate impact in his third game since the trade
Jonathan Kuminga provided 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench for the Hawks in his third game since being traded by Golden State. The game recap lists Kuminga as averaging 21. 3 points and 7. 7 rebounds with Atlanta after barely playing for the Warriors. Late in the fourth quarter he soared for a windmill dunk on a breakaway that ignited the home crowd.
Team numbers show Atlanta dominance: shooting, rebounding and assists
Atlanta shot 55% from the field for the game, outrebounded Portland 54-38 and finished with 36 assists to Portland's 23. The Hawks set a season high for points in a first quarter with 44, shooting 65% in that period and making 13 of 15 free throws in the first. Atlanta led 44-25 after one period and never let the lead fall below 15 the rest of the night.
Portland's on-court production and deepening injury list
Jrue Holiday scored 23 points for Portland, which has now lost its last two games. Donovan Clingan produced a 15-point, 15-rebound game and also had a team-high five assists. Portland was without its leading scorer and first-time All-Star Deni Avdija, who missed his fourth straight game to manage a lower back injury.
The pregame listings showed Portland at 29-32 and Atlanta at 30-31 for the matchup scheduled on Sun. Mar. 1st at 3pm Pacific (6pm ET). The game recap lists Atlanta at 31-31 after the victory. The Trail Blazers' injury list included Sidy Cissoko and Yang Hansen as Questionable; Shaedon Sharpe, Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, Caleb Love and Robert Williams III were listed Out. The Hawks' injury notes included Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker as Questionable; RayJ Dennis and Asa Newell were listed Doubtful.
