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Atlanta Hawks star Jonathan Kuminga made likely the sixth-longest basket in NBA history during the third quarter of the team’s 135-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at American Airlines Center.
Kuminga, 23, grabbed a rebound under his own basket with about five seconds left in the quarter. He took one dribble and appeared to throw a pass across the court to an open Jock Landale under the rim, waiting for a quick layup.
Instead, Kuminga’s 75-foot pass went through the net for a three-pointer. Kuminga, apparently in disbelief that he had made the basket, put his hands on his head, stunned that he had made it.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) drives down and scores against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on March 18, 2026. (Kevin Jairaj/Image Images)
The basket was the longest made by a Hawks player in the play-by-play era and the sixth-longest among all players in the play-by-play era since 1997-98, according to Elias Sports. The previous longest basket by a Hawks player was a 63-foot basket by Jason Terry on January 5, 2000.
Kuminga’s basket was one of many highlights in the Hawks’ 11th straight victory. The winning streak has propelled the Hawks to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (not pictured) drove up the court and scored when center Jock Landale (31) attempted to reach the ball during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on March 18, 2026. (Kevin Jairaj/Image Images)
Atlanta hasn’t won at least 11 in a row since winning a franchise-record 19 in a row during the 2014-15 season. Their current streak is tied for the fourth-longest winning streak in club history.
Dyson Daniels scored 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and Jalen Johnson scored 17 points with 11 rebounds for the Hawks. Kuminga scored 16 points with five rebounds and three assists in the victory.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas, on March 18, 2026. (Tony Gutiérrez/AP Photo)
The Mavericks have now lost 11 of their last 13 and appear destined for the draft lottery at 23-47.
