The Atlanta Hawks turned a close Saturday night matchup into a comfortable 126-110 win over the Golden State Warriors at State Farm Arena, using a dominant third quarter to take control. After trailing by one at the end of the first period and entering halftime tied, Atlanta outscored Golden State 39-20 in the third and never gave the lead back. Dyson Daniels set the tone with a complete performance, and the Hawks backed it up with efficient team offense and a clear rebounding advantage.
Quarter-by-quarter breakdown
First quarter: Golden State opened with a slight edge, putting up 36 points in a fast-paced start while Atlanta stayed close with 35. The Warriors found early rhythm offensively, but the Hawks kept the pressure on and avoided letting the game get away from them.
Second quarter: Atlanta began to settle in and edged the period 28-25. That push was enough to send the game into halftime tied at 61-61, setting up a second half that still looked wide open.
Third quarter: This was the turning point. The Hawks outscored the Warriors 39-20 in their best stretch of the night, creating separation with strong shot-making, better control of the glass, and consistent ball movement. Atlanta’s offense generated quality looks throughout the period, while its defense limited Golden State’s production after the break.
Fourth quarter: The Warriors tried to respond with a 29-point final period, but Atlanta had already built enough cushion. The Hawks added 24 points in the quarter and managed the game effectively down the stretch to close out the 16-point win.
Key performers
Atlanta Hawks: Dyson Daniels led all Atlanta scorers with 28 points and added seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals in one of the most complete outings of the night. Mouhamed Gueye contributed on the glass with a team-high 10 rebounds, helping Atlanta finish with a 41-29 rebounding advantage. As a team, the Hawks shot 48-for-89 from the field, good for 53.9%, and finished with 28 assists.
Golden State Warriors: De’Anthony Melton paced Golden State with 20 points, while Nate Williams added 19. Draymond Green led the Warriors with six rebounds, and Gui Santos matched the team lead in playmaking with six assists. Golden State shot a solid 49.4% overall and made 15 three-pointers, but the third-quarter drop-off proved too much to overcome.
Game analysis
Atlanta’s path to the win came from efficiency, possession control, and its third-quarter surge. The Hawks finished at 53.9% from the field compared with 49.4% for the Warriors, and they made the most of their interior chances while also getting enough from the perimeter with 13 made threes. Their 28 assists reflected a connected offensive performance, especially during the decisive stretch after halftime.
The rebounding margin stood out as well. Atlanta pulled down 41 boards to Golden State’s 29, creating extra opportunities and limiting the Warriors to fewer second-chance possessions. That advantage helped offset Golden State’s slightly better three-point percentage. The Warriors stayed competitive early and had a productive first half, but their 20-point third quarter opened the door for Atlanta to take firm control.
Closing context
With the win, the Hawks improved to 39-32 and moved to 20-16 at home, strengthening their position as the regular season moves deeper into the final stretch. The Warriors fell to 33-38 and 14-23 on the road, a result that adds pressure as they continue trying to gain ground in the Western Conference race. For Atlanta, this was the kind of balanced home performance that can matter in the standings over the final weeks.
