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Jalen Johnson scores 30 as Hawks rally past Nets

Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return from a three-game absence as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 7:08 AM
Jalen Johnson scores 30 as Hawks rally past Nets
Key Things to Know
  • Jalen Johnson scored 30 points as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from 17 down to beat the Nets 124-121.
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Aaron Wiggins added 20 points each in Atlanta's fourth straight victory.
  • Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 25 points, while Day'Ron Sharpe logged his first career triple-double.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return from an ankle injury as the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday. The victory marked Atlanta's fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 7-4 on the season.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Aaron Wiggins each contributed 20 points for Atlanta, while Onyeka Okongwu added 16 points and sealed the win with a late free throw. Brooklyn, led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 25 points and Day'Ron Sharpe's first career triple-double, dropped to 2-7.

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