Jalen Johnson closes in on 4,000 career points
Atlanta Hawks meet Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena, Sunday 11:30am (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 25 of the 49 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Atlanta Hawks come in 13th on the ladder; Dallas Mavericks are 12th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Form
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Atlanta Hawks 24, Dallas Mavericks 25.
Last time out (2025-26), Atlanta Hawks won 135–120 at American Airlines Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Atlanta Hawks by 26 points in 2021-22 (113–87).
Players to watch
For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Johnson is 12 points short of 4,000 for their career.
At State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
