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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Drops 22 in San Antonio
Jalen Johnson accumulated 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 overtime loss to the Spurs.The fourth-year forward just missed his 15th double-double of the season, as he continues to take another step forward after a breakout 2023-24 campaign. Johnson has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 11 appearances, averaging 20.6 points, 9.9 boards, 5.6 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks over that stretch while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Set to play against Milwaukee
Jalen Johnson (ankle) is available for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.Johnson has been upgraded from questionable to available despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 20.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks in 36.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Gets questionable tag
Jalen Johnson is listed as questionable for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals matchup with the Bucks due to a right ankle sprain, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.Johnson has been nursing a shoulder injury recently and appears to be past the issue. However, it looks like the power forward picked up a sprained ankle in Atlanta's 108-100 quarterfinal victory over the Knicks. The big man produced 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes in the win. Look for more clarity on his status closer to game time Saturday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Leads team in rebounding
Jalen Johnson notched 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over New York.Johnson returned to action for Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals game after missing Atlanta's previous outing with a shoulder injury. En route to victory, Johnson hauled in his 13th double-double of the season. The 24-year-old forward is proving to be one of the NBA's best rebounders, as his 10.2 boards per contest ranks 13th in the league.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will suit up Wednesday
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.The Atlanta Hawks will be close to full strength for this NBA Cup matchup against the Knicks, as Trae Young (Achilles), De'Andre Hunter (knee) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) will all be available as well. Johnson has been one of the Hawks' most reliable offensive weapons all season long, and he figures to play a prominent role once again now that he'll return from a one-game absence. Johnson is averaging 20.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in his last 10 appearances.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable for Wednesday
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Atlanta Hawks' official site reports.Johnson missed Sunday's win over Denver due to a right shoulder injury after initially being listed as questionable, and it doesn't look like he's made measured progress since then. Larry Nance got the start in Johnson's absence Sunday, while Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci saw increased roles off the bench.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Won't suit up Sunday
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.Johnson will miss his second game of the season while he deals with a right shoulder injury that he presumably sustained during Friday's overtime win over the Lakers. With the 22-year-old forward sidelined, Larry Nance will get the starting nod with De'Andre Hunter and Zaccharie Risacher likely to see an uptick in playing time. Johnson's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Knicks.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Nursing shoulder injury
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.Johnson is coming off a 12-point, 10-rebound effort in Friday's overtime win over the Lakers, but it appears he may have injured his right shoulder in the process. De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic would see an uptick in playing time Sunday if Johnson is unable to play. Over his last nine outings, Johnson has averaged 20.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks over 36.0 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Double-double in OT win
Jalen Johnson posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 134-132 overtime victory over the Lakers.The double-double was the 12th of the season for Johnson in only 23 games, putting the fourth-year forward on pace to shatter his previous career high of 19. He's been locked in since missing a game Nov. 18 due to a minor lower-leg issue, and over nine contests since he's averaged 20.4 points, 10.0 boards, 5.8 assists, 1.9 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor and 42.5 percent (17-for-40) from beyond the arc.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Carries Atlanta offensively
Jalen Johnson ended with 23 points (10-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 win over the Bucks.Johnson stepped his game up in a matchup during which Trae Young wasn't at his best, and the star forward continued his breakout season with his fourth double-double across his last eight outings. Plus, it was also the sixth time he reached the 20-point mark in that span. During that eight-game stretch, Johnson is averaging 21.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.