Atlanta Hawks turn 34 assists into a fourth-quarter surge as the Kings fade at State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks moved to 42-33 and the Sacramento Kings dropped to 19-56 after a 123-113 result at 7:30 PM EDT in Atlanta, and Atlanta Hawks vs Sacramento Kings final score reflected the home side’s 10-point edge.

First quarter

The Hawks opened with 27 points while the Kings answered with 30 points, and Sacramento’s early pace showed up in 13 fast-break points on 75 percent finishing.

The Dirty Birds still produced 20 points off turnovers in the game, and the Kings committed 15 turnovers in the matchup.

Second quarter

The Hawks swung the game by posting 39 points in the second quarter, and that push aligned with 34 assists on the night.

Atlanta’s shot profile in the half included 16 made three-pointers on 39 percent, while Sactown hit 12 three-pointers at 38 percent for the game.

Jalen Johnson’s 26 points and 10 assists from the prior Hawks game set a playmaking reference point for an Atlanta group that finished with a 2.83 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Third quarter

The Hawks scored 22 points in the third quarter while the Kings had 28 points, and Sacramento kept pressure with 56 points in the paint for the game.

Atlanta held its rebounding line with 51 total rebounds, while the Kings finished with 50 rebounds and 16 offensive rebounds that led to 21 second-chance points.

Mouhamed Gueye’s 7 rebounds in the prior Hawks game matched the kind of frontcourt work that helped Atlanta reach 13 offensive rebounds in this one.

Fourth quarter

The Hawks closed with 35 points in the fourth quarter, and the Kings scored 31 as Atlanta protected a biggest lead of 16.

Atlanta’s defense finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks, while Sacramento recorded 6 steals and 1 block.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 27 points in the prior Hawks game stood as a recent scoring marker for a Hawks backcourt that supported 45 made field goals at 50 percent in this contest, and the Atlanta Hawks vs Sacramento Kings key moments centered on that late scoring margin.

Postgame and what is next

The Hawks played in front of 17,066 at State Farm Arena, and Atlanta Hawks post-game interviews followed a night in which Atlanta drew 18 fouls and went 17-for-22 at the line for 77 percent.

The Kings took 18 personal fouls and made 11 free throws on 85 percent, and Atlanta Hawks coach post-game reaction came after Atlanta’s 124.645 offensive rating outweighed Sacramento’s 115.637.

The Hawks will host the Boston Celtics at 7:30 PM EDT on 3/30/2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, and the game will be on FDSSE and NBCS-BOS.

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