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Atlanta Hawks star Jonathan Kuminga probably made the sixth-longest field goal in NBA history during the third quarter of the team’s 135-120 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at the 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, hoping for a quick layup.
Instead, Kuminga’s 75-foot pass went straight through the net for a 3-pointer. Kuminga, seemingly in disbelief that he had made the basket, placed his hands on his head, amazed that he had succeeded.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) drove down the court and scored against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on March 18, 2026. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)
The field goal was the longest by a Hawks player in the play-by-play era and the sixth longest by any player in the play-by-play era since 1997-98, according to Elias Sports. The previous longest field goal by a Hawks player was a 63-foot bucket made by Jason Terry on January 5, 2000.
Kuminga’s basket was one of many highlights of the Hawks’ 11th straight victory. This winning streak propelled the Hawks to 8th in the Eastern Conference.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (not pictured) drove down the court and scored as 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/Imagn Images)
Atlanta hasn’t won at least 11 games in a row since winning a franchise-record 19 straight 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 had 16 points with five rebounds and three assists in the win.
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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, March 18, 2026. (Tony Gutiérrez/AP Photo)
The Mavericks have now lost 11 of their last 13 games and appear destined for the draft at 23-47.
