The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to nine games with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday afternoon, a feat the franchise had not accomplished since the 2014–15 season.
Atlanta's latest win continues the team's lead through the Eastern Conference and is the franchise's longest winning streak since the 2014–15 campaign, when the Hawks finished 60–22 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The current run has helped Atlanta gain momentum in the playoff race while solidifying its position in the middle of the conference standings.
CJ McCollum led the way offensively against Milwaukee and scored 30 points while adding three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The veteran guard had an efficient performance, shooting 10 of 18 from the field and 7 of 10 from three-point range, while converting 3 of 4 free throws in 27 minutes.
Jalen Johnson had one of the most complete performances of the night, recording a triple-double with 23 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Johnson made 10 of 20 shots from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and added one free throw in 35 minutes, as he helped control the tempo of the game on both ends of the floor.
Atlanta Hawks have won 9 games in a row 🔥
The longest active winning streak in the NBA and the franchise's longest since the 2014–15 season. pic.twitter.com/BF1leJpc5N
- ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 14 March 2026
Nine straight wins have moved the Hawks closer to the Eastern Conference top six
The balanced effort highlighted Atlanta's recent strong play, which has seen the team return to postseason contention. With the win, the Hawks improved to 36–31 on the season and moved closer to the Miami Heat (38–29), 2.5 games behind the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.
Atlanta's nine-game winning streak currently stands as the longest active streak in the NBA, underscoring the team's momentum as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Hawks have benefited from improved offensive execution and consistent contributions throughout the roster during the streak.
The team will now look to build on its performance on Monday night when it hosts the Orlando Magic (37-28). The matchup, scheduled for 7:00 pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN, will serve as the final game of Atlanta's five-game homestand and will have significant playoff implications as the Eastern Conference race tightens.
