Hawks Dominate Mavericks 135-120: Game Recap (March 19, 2026)
On March 19, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks dominated the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 in Dallas. The win extended Atlanta’s streak to 11 games.
Game recap
Onyeka Okongwu opened the scoring with the game’s first 10 points. The Hawks never trailed after that early burst.
Atlanta led 67-56 at halftime. Dallas committed 18 turnovers, seven more than Atlanta.
Key performances
- CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 24 points. His scoring helped seal the victory.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 22 points. He provided steady offense all night.
- Dyson Daniels finished with 19 points on 9-for-13 shooting. Jalen Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
- For Dallas, Daniel Gafford scored 24 points off the bench. P.J. Washington added 23 points.
- Rookie Cooper Flagg chipped in 17 points. The Mavericks have now lost 11 of 13 games.
Team context
The Hawks improved to 38-31 and remain in the play-in race. Their 11-game run ties for the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
Dallas fell to 23-47 and appears headed to the draft lottery. The club has struggled down the stretch.
Notable moment
Jonathan Kuminga made a 75-foot basket during the game. Elias Sports says it is the longest by a Hawk in the play-by-play era.
The previous longest Atlanta heave was a 63-foot make by Jason Terry on Jan. 5, 2000. Kuminga’s shot ranks sixth-longest among players since 1997-98.
Next steps
Atlanta travels to Houston on Friday night. Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.
Report for Filmogaz.com.
