Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker Continues Strong Performance Despite Team Loss

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Shines Despite Hawks’ Overtime Loss to Nuggets

Nickeil Alexander-Walker continued his hot streak by scoring a team-high 30 points in Friday’s overtime thriller against the Denver Nuggets. He shot efficiently, making 10 of 17 field goals, including 5 of 9 from three-point range, and was perfect from the free-throw line (5-5) across 34 minutes.

Alexander-Walker also contributed five rebounds and one assist, showing his all-around impact on the floor. Despite his outstanding performance, the Atlanta Hawks narrowly lost 134-133, as the Nuggets edged them in an intense back-and-forth game.

The 27-year-old swingman’s scoring run has been remarkable. He has reached at least 21 points in each of his last five games, demonstrating consistency and growth. Notably, this game marked the fourth time in his last five contests that he made five or more three-pointers, a sharp improvement after going 2-for-7 from deep in the previous game versus the Clippers.

Alexander-Walker’s recent scoring burst is a key factor in the Hawks’ offense, providing a reliable shooting option and floor spacing. His ability to score efficiently from multiple spots has kept Atlanta competitive against top-tier opponents.

Here is a summary of his recent performances:

1. Five straight games scoring 21+ points
2. Four games with 5+ three-pointers made in last five outings
3. Shooting accuracy improving with team-high contributions

Though the Hawks fell short against the Nuggets, Alexander-Walker’s hot shooting and all-around effort remain a bright spot. His progression signals a promising trajectory and vital role in Atlanta’s lineup moving forward.