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Rockets Dominate Hawks in Convincing Victory

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks38-32
95
Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets42-27
117

Friday, March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Houston Rockets 117, Atlanta Hawks 95, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets beat Atlanta Hawks 117-95 at Toyota Center (Houston) on March 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

The Houston Rockets secured a decisive 117-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at the Toyota Center, extending their dominance in the season series to 2-0. The Rockets showcased a strong performance, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Hawks significantly, sealing the game with a commanding lead.

Houston entered the game with a home record of 42-27, but their recent form had been concerning, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and a two-game losing streak. They averaged 108.8 points scored and allowed 114.9 points during this stretch. In contrast, the Hawks, with an away record of 38-32, were riding a remarkable ten-game winning streak, averaging 124.9 points scored and allowing only 106.4 points over their last ten games.

The Rockets had struggled at home recently, with a record of 3-3 in their last six home games. They had lost their previous two games at home to the Los Angeles Lakers, which added pressure to perform against the Hawks. The Hawks, on the other hand, had been exceptional on the road, boasting an 8-0 record in their last eight away games before this matchup.

In terms of previous meetings, the Rockets had a favorable record against the Hawks, winning their last three encounters, including two this season. Their previous matchups included a 104-86 victory on January 30, 2026, and a 121-114 win on March 26, 2025. This recent history added to the anticipation of how the Hawks would perform against a team they had struggled to beat.

Injuries played a role in the game, with several key players listed as day-to-day. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams were all dealing with injuries that could have impacted their performance. The Hawks also faced challenges, with Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, and RayJ Dennis listed as day-to-day due to various injuries.

The betting market reflected Houston's status as the favorite, with DraftKings setting the spread at -2.5 in favor of the Rockets. The total for the game was set at 227.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were -148.0 for the Rockets and 124.0 for the Hawks, suggesting that the Rockets were seen as likely to win, albeit with some uncertainty given their recent form.

Conditions at the Toyota Center were conducive for basketball, and fans were eager to see if the Rockets could turn around their recent struggles. The game featured several notable scoring plays, including a driving layup by Corey Kispert and a step-back jumper by Isaiah Crawford, which highlighted the Rockets' offensive prowess in the fourth quarter.

Ultimately, the Rockets' performance was a statement, showing that they could compete with one of the league's hottest teams despite their recent challenges. The Hawks, while on a winning streak, were unable to find their rhythm against a determined Rockets squad. As the game concluded, the Rockets solidified their position in the playoff race, while the Hawks would need to regroup following this setback.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsHOU -2.5 227.5 o -105 / u -115 Atlanta Hawks +124 · Houston Rockets -148

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Injury report

  • Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
  • Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
  • Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
  • Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
  • Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
  • RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks

Leaders

  • PointsKevin Durant25Houston Rockets
  • AssistsAlperen Sengun10Houston Rockets
  • ReboundsTari Eason10Houston Rockets
  • PointsNickeil Alexander-Walker21Atlanta Hawks
  • AssistsNickeil Alexander-Walker4Atlanta Hawks
  • ReboundsOnyeka Okongwu8Atlanta Hawks

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2108.8 scored · 114.9 allowed per game3-3 at home

  • L116-124vs Los Angeles LakersMar 19
  • L92-100vs Los Angeles LakersMar 17
  • W107-105vs New Orleans PelicansMar 14
  • L93-129at Denver NuggetsMar 12
  • W113-99vs Toronto RaptorsMar 11
  • L120-145at San Antonio SpursMar 9
  • W106-99vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 7
  • L113-115vs Golden State WarriorsMar 6
  • W123-118at Washington WizardsMar 3
  • L105-115at Miami HeatFeb 28

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 10-0Streak W10124.9 scored · 106.4 allowed per game2-0 away

  • W135-120at Dallas MavericksMar 19
  • W124-112vs Orlando MagicMar 16
  • W122-99vs Milwaukee BucksMar 14
  • W108-97vs Brooklyn NetsMar 12
  • W124-112vs Dallas MavericksMar 10
  • W125-116vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 7
  • W131-113at Milwaukee BucksMar 5
  • W135-101vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 1
  • W126-96vs Washington WizardsFeb 27
  • W119-98vs Washington WizardsFeb 25

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Atlanta-36L1.56146
Orlando137L1.54945
Charlotte238W1.53744
Miami339W2.52443
Washington2965L10.20717
San Antonio-20L1.75662
Houston1030W1.63452
New Orleans3656L2.31726
Dallas3656W1.31726
Memphis3757L8.30525

Box score

StatAtlanta HawksHouston Rockets
Field goals36-8542-83
Field goal %4251
Three-pointers9-3514-30
Three-point %2647
Free throws14-1719-28
Free throw %8268
Rebounds3751
Offensive rebounds912
Defensive rebounds2839
Assists2233
Steals1311
Blocks95
Turnovers1619
Team turnovers21
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls01
Points off turnovers2115
Fast-break points2827
Points in the paint4648
Fouls2113
Largest lead534
Lead changes66
Time in front1084

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter62-77CJ McCollum makes 10-foot running pullup jump shot
  2. 3rd Quarter62-79Tari Eason makes 2-foot layup (Alperen Sengun assists)
  3. 3rd Quarter62-82Tari Eason makes 25-foot three point jumper (Clint Capela assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter64-82Jock Landale makes 7-foot two point shot (Jalen Johnson assists)
  5. 3rd Quarter64-85Reed Sheppard makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kevin Durant assists)
  6. 3rd Quarter64-88Jabari Smith Jr. makes 25-foot running jump shot (Kevin Durant assists)
  7. 3rd Quarter66-88Gabe Vincent makes tip shot
  8. 3rd Quarter68-88Jock Landale makes running layup (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
  9. 3rd Quarter68-90Clint Capela makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Reed Sheppard assists)
  10. 3rd Quarter71-90Zaccharie Risacher makes 28-foot running jump shot (Gabe Vincent assists)
  11. 3rd Quarter71-92Reed Sheppard makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
  12. 3rd Quarter71-94Tari Eason makes 8-foot running dunk (Kevin Durant assists)
  13. 3rd Quarter71-95Tari Eason makes free throw 1 of 1
  14. 3rd Quarter72-95Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 3
  15. 3rd Quarter73-95Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 3
  16. 3rd Quarter74-95Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 3 of 3
  17. 3rd Quarter74-98Reed Sheppard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tari Eason assists)
  18. 3rd Quarter74-101Kevin Durant makes 24-foot three point jumper (Reed Sheppard assists)
  19. 3rd Quarter75-101Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
  20. 3rd Quarter76-101Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
  21. 4th Quarter76-103Alperen Sengun makes 8-foot two point shot (Aaron Holiday assists)
  22. 4th Quarter76-105Amen Thompson makes 2-foot running dunk (Jabari Smith Jr. assists)
  23. 4th Quarter76-107Alperen Sengun makes 1-foot dunk
  24. 4th Quarter76-110Aaron Holiday makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
  25. 4th Quarter78-110CJ McCollum makes driving layup
  26. 4th Quarter78-111Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  27. 4th Quarter78-112Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
  28. 4th Quarter81-112Zaccharie Risacher makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Corey Kispert assists)
  29. 4th Quarter81-113Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  30. 4th Quarter81-114Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
  31. 4th Quarter83-114Zaccharie Risacher makes running layup (Corey Kispert assists)
  32. 4th Quarter85-114Jock Landale makes layup (Zaccharie Risacher assists)
  33. 4th Quarter87-114Corey Kispert makes driving layup (Jock Landale assists)
  34. 4th Quarter89-114Gabe Vincent makes two point shot
  35. 4th Quarter90-114Gabe Vincent makes free throw 1 of 2
  36. 4th Quarter91-114Gabe Vincent makes free throw 2 of 2
  37. 4th Quarter93-114Buddy Hield makes two point shot (Zaccharie Risacher assists)
  38. 4th Quarter93-115Clint Capela makes free throw 2 of 2
  39. 4th Quarter93-117Isaiah Crawford makes 20-foot step back jumpshot (Jeff Green assists)
  40. 4th Quarter95-117Caleb Houstan makes 2-foot running dunk (Buddy Hield assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Houston Rockets, below favours Atlanta Hawks.

Venue

  • Toyota Center (Houston)Houston, TX
  • Attendance18055
  • OfficialsKevin Cutler, CJ Washington, Scott Twardoski

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