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Hawks get Jalen Johnson back, find another way to keep winning

The Hawks gave up 70 points in the first half Saturday. Fortunately for them, they had another half to do something about it. They did plenty, rallying past the Nets for their fourth straight win behind Jalen Johnson’s return and…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:44 AM
Hawks get Jalen Johnson back, find another way to keep winning
Key Things to Know
  • Jalen Johnson returned from an ankle sprain to score 30 points in the Hawks' win over the Nets.
  • The victory marked Atlanta's fourth consecutive win after overcoming a 17-point deficit.
  • Atlanta outscored Brooklyn by 14 points in the fourth quarter, ending the game on a 10-0 run.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Hawks secured their fourth consecutive victory by rallying past the Brooklyn Nets behind the return of forward Jalen Johnson. Returning from an ankle sprain suffered on Halloween, Johnson recorded 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists while shooting 64 percent from the field. Atlanta overcame a 17-point first-quarter deficit and 70 first-half points allowed to complete the comeback.

Adjusting their defense after Brooklyn made nine first-half 3-pointers, the Hawks generated 28 points off 22 Nets turnovers and scored 70 points in the paint. Atlanta outscored Brooklyn by 14 points in the fourth quarter, sealed by a game-ending 10-0 run.

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