Alexander‑Walker’s 41-point night
Nickeil Alexander‑Walker erupted for 41 points in a standout scoring performance that grabbed league-wide attention over the last 48 hours. (x.com)
The Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 124-112 at State Farm Arena on March 16, 2026. (espn.ph) Alexander‑Walker drilled nine 3‑pointers and finished the night with seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. (ajc.com) The official box score lists him 12‑of‑21 from the field and 8‑of‑9 from the free‑throw line. (espn.ph) Teammate Jalen Johnson recorded 24 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his 13th triple‑double of the season, while Dyson Daniels added 15 points and 12 rebounds. (ajc.com) The win extended Atlanta’s season‑long streak to 10 games — their longest run in 11 years — and helped preserve their standing in the Eastern Conference play‑in mix. (sports.yahoo.com) Alexander‑Walker is in his first season with the Hawks after arriving from Minnesota and is averaging 20.3 points per game following the outing; he signed a four‑year, $62 million contract last summer. (sports.yahoo.com)
