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Atlanta Hawks

Record: (36-31), 3rd in Southeast Division

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (36-31), 3rd in Southeast Division

NBA

Hawks keep soaring with ninth straight win

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Hawks’ next 2 games critical before season gets tougher

NBA

Hawks move to eighth in the East after downing Nets

NBA

Dyson Daniels unlocking more tools

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hawks beating bad teams, but hot streak can’t be easily dismissed

Standings

Stats

Southeast Division

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 MagicMagic	38	28	.576	-
2 HeatHeat	38	30	.559	1
3 HawksHawks	36	31	.537	2.5
4 HornetsHornets	34	34	.500	5
5 WizardsWizards	16	50	.242	22

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

PPG

23.0

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

3PM

196

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

ASSISTS

8.0

PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) attempts a 3-point shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu grabs a defensive rebound during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (right) and Bobby Portis Jr. during the first half in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (right) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes ups for a dunk during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (center) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (left center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) drives against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (right) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (right) attempts a 3-point shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (center) passes out of the defense of Milwaukee Bucks players during the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (foreground) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (left) drives against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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