Atlanta's offensive firepower proved too much to handle as the Hawks dismantled Dallas on Wednesday evening, securing a 135-120 triumph that extended their remarkable winning streak to eleven consecutive victories. The dominant performance showcased a balanced scoring attack led by CJ McCollum's 24-point effort, while the Hawks' depth and efficiency proved decisive in yet another impressive outing.
The Hawks' winning streak has now become the fourth-longest in franchise history, falling just short of the legendary 19-game run achieved during the 2014-2015 season. At 38-31, Atlanta finds itself firmly positioned in the thick of the play-in tournament conversation, with momentum clearly on their side as the regular season enters its final stretch.
McCollum's scoring was complemented by a stellar supporting cast that demonstrated why the Hawks have become one of the league's hottest teams. Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 22 points, while Dyson Daniels proved highly efficient with 19 points on an impressive 9-for-13 shooting performance. Jalen Johnson rounded out the double-figure scorers with 17 points and added 11 rebounds, exemplifying the team's commitment to playing complete basketball.
Atlanta's dominance was evident from the opening tip, with Onyeka Okongwo scoring the game's first 10 points and setting an early tone that the Hawks would never relinquish. By halftime, Atlanta had built a commanding 67-56 advantage, establishing control that Dallas simply could not overcome in the second half.
The Mavericks' struggles were compounded by self-inflicted wounds, as Dallas committed 18 turnovers—seven more than their opponents—a disparity that proved costly against an opportunistic Hawks team. Despite individual performances from bench contributor Daniel Gafford, who led the Mavericks with 24 points, and P.J. Washington's 23-point effort, Dallas lacked the cohesion necessary to mount a serious comeback.
Cooper Flagg added 17 points for the Mavericks, but even the combined offensive output proved insufficient against Atlanta's balanced attack and efficient execution. At 23-47, Dallas' struggles continue to mount, as the franchise has now lost 11 of its last 13 contests and appears headed toward lottery positioning for the upcoming draft.
In a remarkable statistical footnote, Jonathan Kuminga connected on a stunning 75-foot basket during the victory—the longest successful shot in Hawks franchise history during the play-by-play era. The incredible heave ranks as the sixth-longest made shot among all players since the 1997-98 season, according to Elias Sports data. The previous Hawks record, a 63-foot shot by Jason Terry on January 5, 2000, had stood unchallenged for more than two decades.
Looking ahead, Atlanta will attempt to maintain their impressive run when they visit Houston on Friday night, while the Mavericks host the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday in their bid to arrest their alarming downward spiral.