Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors: Did the third-quarter surge at State Farm Arena swing the game?

The Atlanta Hawks moved to 39-32 and the Golden State Warriors fell to 33-38 after a 126-110 result at 8:00 PM EDT at State Farm Arena. The Hawks finished with 126 points on 54 field goal percent while the Warriors scored 110 on 50 field goal percent in an Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors result analysis.

First quarter

The Hawks opened with 35 points in the first quarter while the Warriors answered with 36 points in a start that featured 7 ties and 4 lead changes for the game. The Hawks produced 10 steals overall and turned that pressure into 38 points off turnovers, while the Warriors committed 21 total turnovers and still generated 46 points in the paint.

Second quarter

The Hawks added 28 points in the second quarter as the Warriors put up 25, and Atlanta’s ball movement showed in 28 assists compared with 23 for Golden State. The Hawks also leaned into interior scoring with 66 points in the paint, and the Warriors stayed connected with 62 bench points compared with 36 from Atlanta. The Hawks’ team line included 50 total rebounds to the Warriors’ 40, and Atlanta also recorded 4 blocks to Golden State’s 2.

Third quarter

The Hawks posted 39 points in the third quarter while holding the Dubs to 20, and that swing aligned with Atlanta’s 28 biggest lead and 33:43 time leading. The Hawks attacked efficiently inside with 71 two-point percent, and the Warriors countered with 15 made three-pointers on 36 three-point percent. The Hawks also converted 85 free throw percent, and Golden State finished at 76 free throw percent in an Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors review.

Fourth quarter

The Hawks closed with 24 points in the fourth quarter as the Warriors scored 29, and Atlanta’s edge in fast-break production showed with 21 fast-break points on 73 fast-break percent. The Warriors generated 14 fast-break points on 54 fast-break percent, and the Hawks protected their advantage with 18 total turnovers against Golden State’s 21. The Atlanta Hawks post-match stats also featured 22 second-chance points, while the Warriors produced 15 second-chance points.

Key Hawks stat lines

Dyson Daniels led the prior Hawks box with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals, and that two-way profile matched Atlanta’s 10-steal team night. Mouhamed Gueye previously logged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks, and the Hawks’ 4 blocks against the Warriors reflected rim protection behind the paint scoring. Zaccharie Risacher previously scored 17 points on 83 field goal percent, and Atlanta’s 61 effective field goal percent against Golden State fit that efficient scoring theme. Nickeil Alexander-Walker previously added 17 points and 2 steals, and Atlanta’s points-off-turnovers margin tracked with perimeter activity in the lanes.

Atlanta Hawks coach post-game reaction

The Hawks finished with 117.98 offensive rating and 107.34 defensive rating, while the Warriors posted 107.34 offensive rating and 117.98 defensive rating in the same efficiency frame.

The Hawks are scheduled to host the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:30 PM EDT on 3/23/2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and the broadcast will air on FDSSE. Run it back for the next one, and share this article with other Hawks fans.