Hawks Rally Past 76ers for Sixth Straight Win

The Atlanta Hawks continue to build momentum at the right time.

Atlanta erased an early deficit and surged in the second half to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 125–116 Saturday night at State Farm Arena. The victory marked the Hawks’ sixth straight win and pushed the team above the .500 mark as they continue to climb in the Eastern Conference standings.

In front of a sellout crowd of 17,174, the Hawks showed resilience after falling behind early. Philadelphia came out aggressive in the opening quarter, using strong scoring from Tyrese Maxey to take a 38–28 lead after the first 12 minutes.

The Hawks struggled with turnovers early, committing eight in the first quarter, which helped fuel the Sixers’ transition offense. Despite the early deficit, Atlanta stayed within striking distance thanks to steady scoring from its starting group.

Philadelphia extended its lead to as many as 13 points during the second quarter, but the Hawks slowly began to chip away. Jalen Johnson ignited the comeback with aggressive drives to the basket and timely outside shooting.

By halftime, Atlanta had trimmed the deficit to just seven points, trailing 73–66.

The momentum fully shifted after the break.

Atlanta dominated the third quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 31–21 while tightening up defensively and moving the ball more effectively on offense. The Hawks forced several turnovers during the stretch and capitalized with transition opportunities.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker delivered one of his most efficient performances of the season, knocking down key three-pointers and attacking the rim when the offense needed a spark.

By the end of the third quarter, Atlanta had taken a 97–94 lead, setting up a competitive final period.

The Hawks carried that energy into the fourth.

Atlanta closed the game with a balanced offensive attack and key defensive stops down the stretch. The Hawks outscored the 76ers 28–22 in the final quarter to secure the nine-point victory.

Johnson led the way with a dominant performance, finishing with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. He consistently attacked the paint and got to the free-throw line, going a perfect 9-for-9 from the stripe.

Alexander-Walker added 24 points and six assists while connecting on four three-pointers.

Dyson Daniels contributed across the board with 15 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, while Onyeka Okongwu added 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists in an active night in the frontcourt.

CJ McCollum chipped in 17 points and seven assists, helping steady the offense during key stretches.

Atlanta’s balanced scoring continued off the bench as well. Zaccharie Risacher scored eight points, Jock Landale added seven, and Corey Kispert provided seven points with a pair of timely baskets.

Overall, the Hawks shot an efficient 55.4 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from three-point range while recording 32 assists as a team.

Philadelphia was led by Maxey’s 31 points, while Quentin Grimes added 26 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. finished with 24.

Despite the strong offensive performances from the Sixers’ backcourt, Atlanta’s defensive adjustments in the second half made the difference. After allowing 73 points in the first half, the Hawks held Philadelphia to just 43 points over the final two quarters.

Atlanta also capitalized on second-chance opportunities, finishing with 14 second-chance points and controlling key possessions late in the game.

The Hawks improved to 33–31 with the win and continue to gain momentum as the playoff race heats up. With confidence building and the team finding its rhythm on both ends of the floor, Atlanta will look to keep the streak alive when the Hawks return to State Farm Arena to host the Mavericks on Tuesday, March 10.