The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 135-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, a surge powered by balanced scoring, early defensive intensity, and a historic long-range bomb.
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 on Wednesday night in Dallas, with CJ McCollum scoring 24 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker adding 22, Dyson Daniels contributing 19, and Jalen Johnson tallying 17 points and 11 rebounds Associated Press.
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Historic Streak Resurfaces
The 11-game winning streak is the fourth-longest in Atlanta Hawks franchise history. The last time the Hawks won at least 11 consecutive games was during the 2014-15 season, when they captured a franchise-record 19 straight victories. This current run ties the club’s mark set in 1986-87 and equals the longest streak since the team’s move to Atlanta.
Mavericks’ Malaise Deepens
For the Dallas Mavericks, the loss marks their 11th defeat in the last 13 games, leaving them with a dismal 23-47 record and firmly in the NBA draft lottery conversation. Daniel Gafford led Dallas with 24 points, while P.J. Washington added 23 and rookie Cooper Flagg contributed 17. The Mavericks also committed 18 turnovers, seven more than the Hawks, exacerbating their struggles.
Kuminga’s Half-Court Marvel
One of the night’s most memorable moments came when Jonathan Kuminga drilled a 75-foot basket just before the halftime buzzer. That shot is the longest made basket by a Hawk in the play-by-play era since 1997-98 and ranks as the sixth-longest in the league over that span. The previous Hawks record was a 63-foot heave by Jason Terry on January 5, 2000.
Playoff Push vs. Lottery Odds
The Hawks’ surge to 38-31 places them squarely in the mix for a play-in tournament berth in the Eastern Conference. Their balanced scoring and improved defense suggest they could be a tough out come April. Meanwhile, the Mavericks’ continued spiral all but guarantees they will be among the teams with the best odds in the upcoming draft lottery, as they sit at 23-47 with just 12 games remaining.
Fan Buzz and What’s Ahead
Hawks fans are buzzing about the team’s newfound consistency and the emergence of young pieces like Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels. The 11-game streak has sparked speculation about potential trade deadline moves to bolster the roster for a playoff run. The Mavericks, on the other hand, are looking toward the future with a focus on developing their young core, including standout rookie Cooper Flagg.
Looking ahead, the Hawks travel to Houston on Friday to face the Rockets, while the Mavericks host the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Both games will be critical for their respective trajectories.
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