The Atlanta Hawks outpaced the Dallas Mavericks 135-120, winning by 15 behind an efficient offensive night and consistent scoring across multiple contributors. Atlanta shot 41-of-67 from the field (61.0%) and moved the ball effectively, piling up 36 assists to keep Dallas’ defense in rotation for long stretches. Dallas stayed competitive with strong interior production and timely scoring, led by Daniel Gafford’s 24 points and P.J. Washington’s 23. The Mavericks also shot well overall (31-of-58, 53.0%) and hit 11 three-pointers on 28 attempts, but they couldn’t generate enough stops to fully close the gap when Atlanta’s offense surged. For the Hawks, C.J. McCollum scored 24 points to share team-high scoring honors, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 22 and Dyson Daniels chipped in 19. Atlanta’s perimeter shooting (14-of-35 from three) complemented its high-percentage finishing, and the Hawks’ assist total reflected a steady diet of quality looks rather than isolation-heavy possessions. Going forward, the result underscores Atlanta’s upside when it combines elite efficiency with playmaking volume, especially with several players producing at or above the 20-point mark. For Dallas, the offensive output was solid, but the Mavericks will need more consistent defensive execution—particularly against ball movement and three-point volume—to avoid getting outscored in high-tempo games.