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Aussies in the NBA
Cloud Nine: Daniels's Hawks on NBA's best win streak
Australian Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks goes up for a shot during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena on March 15, 2026 (AEDT) in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
Highlights
Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale shine as Hawks win; Josh Green efficient in Hornets loss.
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NBA Scores: Atlanta Hawks 122 def. Milwaukee Bucks 99 (Final)
State Farm Arena – Atlanta
Records: Hawks 36–31 (18–16 Home) │ Bucks –
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: 31–30, 29–22, 35–26, 27–21
- Largest Lead: Hawks by 23
- Game Flow: Atlanta broke open a tight first half with a dominant third quarter and maintained full control down the stretch to secure a ninth straight victory.
The Hawks’ offensive balance and defensive activity overwhelmed Milwaukee as Atlanta shot 49% from the field and generated consistent second-chance opportunities. CJ McCollum powered the scoring load with 30 points, while Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double to control tempo and possession flow.
Dyson Daniels returned from a one-game absence due to a toe sprain and provided his typical two-way presence. The 21-year-old guard finished with 8 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in 29 minutes, helping Atlanta maintain defensive pressure on Milwaukee’s ball-handlers and ignite transition opportunities.
Daniels’ activity on the glass and ability to disrupt passing lanes contributed to a strong plus-14 differential while he was on the floor, reflecting his role as a connective defender within Atlanta’s starting group.
Off the bench, Jock Landale delivered an efficient interior shift, scoring 10 points on 5-from-7 shooting with 6 rebounds in 17 minutes. Landale established deep position early in his stint, converting around the rim and contributing four offensive rebounds as Atlanta’s second unit extended the lead late in the third quarter.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points and three steals as Atlanta capitalised on Milwaukee turnovers and consistently pushed the pace. The Hawks outscored the Bucks 35–26 in the third period, a decisive stretch highlighted by perimeter shot-making and transition defence.
Johnson’s triple-double line — 23 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds — anchored Atlanta’s playmaking structure, allowing McCollum to operate off movement and space for seven made threes.
Milwaukee, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to an ankle sprain, relied heavily on Ryan Rollins’ 22 points and Kevin Porter Jr.’s 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. However, the Bucks were unable to match Atlanta’s depth and defensive intensity, finishing with a minus-10 rebounding margin and 20 turnovers.
By the Numbers
Hawks: 49% FG │ 37% 3PT │ 78% FT │ 47 REB │ 29 AST │ 10 STL
Bucks: 49% FG │ 32% 3PT │ 72% FT │ 37 REB │ 24 AST │ 5 STL
What’s Next: Atlanta hosts Orlando next as it looks to extend the NBA’s longest active winning streak. Milwaukee returns home to face Indiana while managing injuries to key starters.
NBA Scores: San Antonio Spurs 115 def. Charlotte Hornets 102 (Final)
Frost Bank Center – San Antonio
Records: Spurs 49–18 (26–7 Home) │ Hornets – 34–34 (20–17 Home)
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: 31–24, 28–22, 32–37, 24–19
- Largest Lead: Spurs by 16
- Game Flow: San Antonio set the tone early, built a double-digit halftime cushion and steadied in the fourth after Charlotte’s third-quarter push.
The Spurs controlled the interior and glass to maintain scoreboard pressure throughout, shooting 47% from the field and winning the rebounding battle by 15. Victor Wembanyama anchored the performance with a dominant two-way showing, while San Antonio’s second unit sustained momentum late in the third period.
Josh Green provided an efficient scoring spark off the Charlotte bench, finishing with 6 points on 2-from-3 shooting (2-from-3 from beyond the arc) in 18 minutes.
The Australian guard spaced the floor effectively during a key third-quarter run that saw the Hornets cut into the deficit, posting a team-best plus-16 differential while on court. Green added one rebound and one offensive board, playing a low-usage role focused on perimeter defence and transition positioning.
Wembanyama led all scorers with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks, dictating tempo on both ends. Stephon Castle contributed a near triple-double line with 15 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox added 17 points and 6 rebounds.
San Antonio’s depth proved decisive as Keldon Johnson (13 points) and Luke Kornet (10 points, 8 rebounds) delivered productive bench minutes to preserve control down the stretch.
Charlotte briefly shifted momentum with a 37-point third term behind Miles Bridges (22 points) and Kon Knueppel (20 points). LaMelo Ball added 17 points and three steals, but the Hornets’ 38% shooting overall and minus-15 rebounding margin limited their ability to sustain the comeback.
By the Numbers
Spurs: 47% FG │ 33% 3PT │ 86% FT │ 54 REB │ 29 AST │ 7 STL
Hornets: 38% FG │ 33% 3PT │ 82% FT │ 39 REB │ 18 AST │ 7 STL
What’s Next: Charlotte returns home to host Miami, while San Antonio travels to face the LA Clippers as it continues its push toward the top seed in the Western Conference.
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