Trending Now - Kuminga's Accidental Long-range Shot Leaves Fans in Awe
WHO:
Jonathan Kuminga, Atlanta Hawks player
Jock Landale, teammate of Jonathan Kuminga
Dallas Mavericks, opposing team
WHAT:
Jonathan Kuminga's 75-foot shot is now recognized as the longest made basket 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 Hawks' current winning streak of 11 games has propelled them to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Dyson Daniels scored 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and Jalen Johnson contributed 17 points with 11 rebounds in the game against the Mavericks.
Jonathan Kuminga made the sixth-longest basket in NBA history during a game.
The basket was a 75-foot shot made in the third quarter of the game.
The Atlanta Hawks won the game 135-120 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Kuminga scored 16 points, had five rebounds, and three assists in the game.
The Hawks achieved their 11th consecutive win, tying for the fourth-longest winning streak in club history.
The previous longest basket by a Hawks player was a 63-foot shot made by Jason Terry on January 5th, 2000.
WHERE:
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
WHEN:
The game took place on March 18th, 2026.
The Hawks' current winning streak is their longest since the 2014-15 season.
WHY:
The Hawks are currently performing well, as evidenced by their winning streak and Kuminga's impressive shot.
HOW:
Kuminga attempted a pass to Jock Landale but accidentally made a shot instead, leading to his incredulous reaction where he put his hands on his head in shock.
Kuminga attempted to make a pass to Jock Landale but accidentally made a shot instead.
(UPDATED March 19, 2026 21:11 UTC)
In a stunning moment last night, Jonathan Kuminga's 75-foot shot has been recognized as the longest made basket by a Hawks player in the play-by-play era, and it's now the sixth-longest in that timeframe since 1997-98, according to Elias Sports. This remarkable play contributed to the Hawks' impressive 11-game winning streak, which has now secured them the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Dyson Daniels scored 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points with 11 rebounds in their game against the Mavericks.
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(UPDATED March 19, 2026 19:23 UTC)
In an exciting game on March 18, 2026, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Jonathan Kuminga of the Atlanta Hawks made history with a remarkable 75-foot shot, marking the sixth-longest basket in NBA history. The Hawks triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 135 to 120, securing their 11th consecutive win, which ties for the fourth-longest winning streak in the team's history. Kuminga contributed significantly to the victory, scoring 16 points, grabbing five rebounds, and dishing out three assists, all while attempting to pass to teammate Jock Landale when he made the incredible shot.