Hawks rout Bucks 122-99 in Atlanta as Milwaukee’s late-season skid deepens Saturday afternoon

Atlanta pulls away after halftime, handing Milwaukee another lopsided loss

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-99 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The result extended a difficult stretch for Milwaukee while Atlanta maintained momentum late in the regular season.

The game was competitive early. Milwaukee led 30-31 after the first quarter and trailed by eight at halftime, 53-60. Atlanta’s separation came in the third quarter, when the Hawks outscored the Bucks 35-26 to take a 95-79 lead into the fourth. Atlanta then closed with a 27-21 final period to push the margin to 23 points at the finish.

Key performances: McCollum scores 30; Johnson posts a triple-double

Atlanta was led by CJ McCollum, who scored 30 points and made seven 3-pointers on 10 attempts. Forward Jalen Johnson delivered a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, providing much of the Hawks’ creation as the lead grew in the second half.

For Milwaukee, guard Ryan Rollins scored 22 points and added eight assists. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 18 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists, but the Bucks’ offense did not keep pace once Atlanta’s efficiency increased after the break.

Numbers that shaped the outcome

• Field-goal volume: Atlanta attempted 95 shots to Milwaukee’s 76, a gap that reflected extra possessions and pace control.
• Three-point shooting: Both teams took a similar number of 3s (Atlanta 38, Milwaukee 37), but the Hawks converted two more (14 to 12).
• Turnovers: Milwaukee committed 20 turnovers to Atlanta’s 13, creating additional scoring chances for the Hawks.
• Free throws: The teams were nearly even at the line, each taking 18 free throws (Atlanta made 14; Milwaukee made 13).

What it means in the standings race

The loss was another setback for Milwaukee’s push to stabilize its position late in the season, while Atlanta’s win reinforced its climb in the Eastern Conference picture. The teams have now played multiple times in 2026, with recent meetings underlining the gap that can open when Milwaukee’s turnovers rise and its shot volume drops.

Final: Atlanta 122, Milwaukee 99 (March 14, 2026).