Atlanta Hawks push past Philadelphia 76ers with second-quarter surge at State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks moved to 33-31 after a 125-116 result against the Philadelphia 76ers, who entered at 34-29, at State Farm Arena. The Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers final score reflected Atlanta’s edge in a game with 9 ties and 8 lead changes.

First quarter

The Philadelphia 76ers opened with 38 points in the 1st quarter while the Hawks scored 28. The Sixers shot 55 percent from the field for the game and poured in 74 points in the paint, which set the early tone.

Second quarter

The Hawks answered with 38 points in the 2nd quarter after the Sixers added 35, pulling Atlanta level in a stretch that featured 32 team assists on 46 made field goals. The Hawks hit 13 three-pointers on 41 percent shooting from deep, and Atlanta’s 80 percent at the line on 25 attempts helped stabilize the pace. The Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers tactical recap centered on Atlanta converting 29 points off turnovers while matching Philadelphia with 21 total turnovers.

Third quarter

The Hawks posted 31 points in the 3rd quarter while holding the Sixers to 21, and Atlanta’s 11 steals fed that separation. Atlanta finished with 45 rebounds and 14 second-chance points, and that work on the glass offset Philadelphia’s 10 offensive rebounds and 12 second-chance points. The Sixers generated 21 fast-break points on 8 makes, but Atlanta limited the damage by keeping its defensive points per possession at 1.13.

Fourth quarter

The Hawks scored 28 points in the 4th quarter and the Sixers scored 22, and Atlanta’s 65 percent on 2-point shots kept the lead intact. Philadelphia’s 27 assists and 10 steals kept pressure on possessions, but Atlanta finished with a 10-point biggest lead and led for 21:42 on the game clock. The Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers scoreline review also pointed to Atlanta’s 141 efficiency compared with Philadelphia’s 124 in a night where the arena attendance was 17,174.

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The Hawks will host the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on 03/10/2026 at 7:30 PM EDT, with broadcasts on FDSSE and KFAA. Tap in for the next recap, and run it up by sharing this article with other Hawks fans looking for an Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers full match report.