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Weekly Recap 1: Hawks sweep the week

It seemed like the past week for the Atlanta Hawks may have been a tough one. After being dominated by the New Orleans Pelicans, the Hawks would be without Jalen Johnson, who went down with a sprained ankle. With four…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Weekly Recap 1: Hawks sweep the week
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Hawks swept their weekly schedule with four consecutive victories to reach fourth in the Eastern Conference.
  • Atlanta defeated the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards twice, and Brooklyn Nets during the unbeaten four-game stretch.
  • Jalen Johnson missed three games with an ankle sprain before returning with 30 points against Brooklyn.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Hawks completed a 4-0 sweep across the week to move to fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. Atlanta overcame early injury absences, including star forward Jalen Johnson missing multiple games, before he returned to score 30 points in a 124-121 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

The week also featured two wins over the Washington Wizards, including a 120-105 road victory and a home win that marked former Hawks star Trae Young's return to Atlanta. Strong performances across the week included scoring outbursts from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the emergence of rookie lottery pick Kingston Flemings.

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