Hawks rally past Bucks 131-113 in Milwaukee, extending streak and swinging game after halftime

Second-half surge flips game at Fiserv Forum

The Atlanta Hawks overturned an early deficit and pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks for a 131-113 road win Wednesday night, March 4, 2026, at Fiserv Forum. The victory pushed Atlanta to 32-31 and dropped Milwaukee to 26-35.

Milwaukee led 38-25 after the first quarter and carried a 71-66 advantage into halftime. The game turned decisively after the break: Atlanta outscored the Bucks 65-42 over the final two quarters, including a 32-18 third period that flipped the margin and set the tone for the closing stretch.

Alexander-Walker leads balanced Atlanta scoring

Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced the Hawks with 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. Onyeka Okongwu added 21 points and eight rebounds while hitting three three-pointers, and Jalen Johnson contributed 20 points with nine assists. C.J. McCollum scored 18 points and handed out eight assists, and Dyson Daniels recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Atlanta finished 50-of-92 from the field (54.3%) and 20-of-45 from three (44.4%), numbers that reflected both shot-making and consistent spacing across lineups. The Hawks also produced 33 assists on 50 made baskets, a distribution rate that underscored how frequently the offense generated open looks.

Milwaukee’s offense stalls after halftime

The Bucks shot 43-of-86 overall (50.0%) but went 13-of-39 from three (33.3%) and committed 15 turnovers. After scoring 71 points in the first half, Milwaukee managed 42 in the second, as Atlanta’s pace and perimeter efficiency created separation.

Kyle Kuzma scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting off the bench, while Bobby Portis added 13 points with three three-pointers. Cam Thomas finished with 11 points in reserve minutes.

What the box score shows about the result

• Momentum shift: Atlanta won the third quarter 32-18 after trailing at halftime.
• Three-point gap: Hawks +21 points from three (20 made) compared with Milwaukee (13 made).
• Ball movement: Atlanta’s 33 assists helped sustain efficiency through the second-half run.

Final: Hawks 131, Bucks 113 (Milwaukee). Quarter scores — ATL: 25-41-32-33; MIL: 38-33-18-24.