Nickeil Alexander-Walker Leads Hawks to Eighth Straight Win

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 29 points, including 15 from three-point range, to help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Dallas Mavericks 124-112. The win extended Atlanta's current streak to eight games, moving their record to 34-31. Alexander-Walker, who shot 5-of-8 from deep, credited assistant coach Ashton Smith for his recent focus on playing with better pace. He has been a key contributor during this stretch, averaging 19.9 points per game this season.