Visiting Hawks dominate early
The Atlanta Hawks rolled past the host Dallas Mavericks 135-111 on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the American Airlines Center. The visitors established a commanding lead early, finishing the first quarter ahead 39-34. The Hawks' offensive surge continued into the second period, where they outscored Dallas 34-20 to build a significant cushion before halftime.
Alexander-Walker and Flagg lead scoring
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the standout performer for Atlanta, finishing with 25 points. He provided a steady scoring threat from beyond the arc and at the rim throughout the contest. On the other side, Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks in scoring with 26 points.
Flagg also contributed significantly on the glass, grabbing 12 rebounds. Despite these individual efforts, the Mavericks could not match the overall execution of the Hawks.
Second half sees Hawks maintain control
The Hawks maintained their momentum in the third quarter, adding 29 points to their total while holding Dallas to 24. This extended their lead further into the fourth period. In the final quarter, Atlanta scored 33 points to close out the game, while the Mavericks managed 33 points of their own.
