Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 16, 2026

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 25 points and efficient floor play propelled Atlanta past Dallas, as the Hawks' early offensive burst overwhelmed the Mavericks in a game that cleared the market total with ease. The combined 246 points landed 9.5 over the 236.5 line, driven by a scorching first quarter in which the teams combined for 73 points—the highest-scoring opening frame of the evening. Atlanta set the tone immediately with 39 first-quarter points while Dallas managed 34, establishing a pace that would define the matchup. The Hawks' balanced attack featured Jalen Johnson's 20 points and 14 rebounds alongside Alexander-Walker's creation, while Aaron Wiggins added 19 points off the bench.

The game's middle quarters tightened considerably. Q2 saw combined scoring drop to 54 points, and Q3 fell further to 53, as defensive intensity stiffened. Dallas leaned on Cooper Flagg's 26 points and 12 rebounds—the Mavericks' offensive engine—but couldn't match Atlanta's depth. K. Irving and Zaccharie Risacher chipped in 18 apiece, yet the Hawks' balanced scoring proved decisive. The fourth quarter resurged to 66 combined points, but by then Atlanta had built sufficient separation. Given Dallas's recent profile (averaging 118.5 scored, 123.5 allowed) and Atlanta's more defensive bent (108.0 scored, 118.2 allowed), the Hawks' early dominance and the over's 9.5-point clearance underscored how thoroughly they controlled the game's tempo and opening minutes.