Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 23 points power Hawks past Bucks 131-113 at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum

Atlanta extends winning streak as Milwaukee’s slide continues

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 131-113 at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, March 4, led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 23 points. The result extended Atlanta’s winning streak to five games and moved the Hawks above .500 for the first time since December.

Milwaukee, playing at home, could not sustain an early advantage and fell further into a slump marked by difficulty generating consistent offense after halftime.

Game flow: early Bucks lead, decisive Hawks surge after halftime

The Bucks built an early cushion that reached 16 points, but Atlanta stabilized before the break and then took control immediately coming out of halftime. The Hawks opened the third quarter with a dominant run, outscoring Milwaukee 23-5 early in the period and turning the game into a double-digit margin that held through the fourth quarter.

Atlanta’s offense was balanced throughout the night, with multiple players contributing in double figures and the team producing efficiently from the field and from three-point range.

Key contributors for Atlanta

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker led all Hawks scorers with 23 points.

• Onyeka Okongwu added 21 points and eight rebounds.

• Jalen Johnson scored 20 points and recorded nine assists, serving as a primary playmaker as Atlanta pulled away in the second half.

The Hawks’ ability to create shots for multiple options was reflected in their overall assist production and in the way they sustained scoring pressure after taking the lead.

Milwaukee: frustration and missed momentum

Milwaukee’s second-half offensive stagnation was accompanied by visible frustration late in the game. With 4:20 remaining, Giannis Antetokounmpo was assessed a technical foul after a Hawks basket extended Atlanta’s lead to 121-103.

The Bucks were unable to mount the type of scoring run needed to threaten after Atlanta’s third-quarter burst, and the gap widened into a comfortable finish for the visitors.

Final score: Hawks 131, Bucks 113 (Wednesday, March 4, at Fiserv Forum).

What it means going forward

For Atlanta, the win continued a stretch of improved results that has pushed the team back above .500 and strengthened its position in the Eastern Conference race. For Milwaukee, the loss underscored ongoing issues in maintaining two-way consistency against teams that can sustain pace and shot-making across an entire half.