Atlanta Hawks Outpace Dallas Mavericks 135–111 in 2026 NBA Preseason
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points with six three-pointers to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Dallas Mavericks 135–111 on October 16, 2026, in their NBA preseason matchup. Cooper Flagg's 26 points and 12 rebounds highlighted Dallas's efforts.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker spearheaded the Atlanta Hawks' offense with 25 points, connecting on 6-of-10 three-point attempts, while adding 3 rebounds and 5 assists across 26 minutes. The Hawks secured a 135–111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on October 16, 2026, during the 2026–27 NBA preseason. Jalen Johnson also contributed significantly with 20 points and 14 rebounds, including 10 defensive boards.
For Dallas, Cooper Flagg delivered a strong all-around performance, scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, alongside 4 assists and 2 steals in 29 minutes. Kyrie Irving added 18 points and 5 assists, making 5 of 7 three-point attempts, but the Mavericks were unable to close the gap.
A notable contrast emerged between Alexander-Walker's prolific three-point shooting and Flagg's inside presence. While Flagg dominated the glass and contributed across multiple statistical categories, Alexander-Walker's perimeter scoring and high volume of made threes stood out as a key difference in this preseason contest.
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