The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to 11 games, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 on Wednesday night. CJ McCollum scored 24 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 22, and Dyson Daniels finished with 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Jalen Johnson contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who improved to 38-31 as they continue to push for a play-in spot in the playoffs.
Key Takeaways
The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to 11 games by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 135-120. CJ McCollum scored 24 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 22 for the Hawks, who improved to 38-31.
- Hawks beat Mavericks 135-120 for their 11th straight win
- CJ McCollum scores 24 points; Nickeil Alexander-Walker adds 22
- Hawks improve to 38-31, pushing for a play-in spot
- Mavericks drop 11 of last 13 games, fall to 23-47
The Hawks haven't won at least 11 games in a row since their franchise-record 19-game streak in the 2014–15 season. The current run is tied for the fourth-longest in team history. Daniel Gafford came off the bench to lead Dallas with 24 points, while P.J. Washington scored 23 and Cooper Flagg added 17. The Mavericks have dropped 11 of their last 13 games and fell to 23-47, putting them on track for the draft lottery.
The game was highly anticipated as it marked another significant victory before college basketball took over national attention. The Hawks' victory solidified their position in the playoffs, while the Mavericks' loss extended their losing streak. Fans filled State Farm Arena, creating a playoff-like atmosphere with 18,138 attendees.
The game also drew attention due to a controversial collaboration between the Hawks and Atlanta’s adult entertainment club, Magic City. The NBA shut down the promotion, but fans still showed up wearing Magic City gear. The event sparked mixed reactions among seasoned ticket holders and newer fans alike.
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