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Hawks Rout Kings 133–100 Behind Jalen Johnson’s All-Around Clinic

The performance reinforced Atlanta’s defensive surge during Trae Young’s knee absence.

Nov 12, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) and forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) as a timeout is called against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jalen Johnson posted 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists on 9-of-10 shooting, with StatMuse reporting he is the first non-center since 2000 to hit 24/10/8 on 90% shooting.
  • Atlanta never trailed, led by as many as 44 and put seven players in double figures in a wire-to-wire road win.
  • Onyeka Okongwu scored 21 off the bench and Zaccharie Risacher added 15 as the Hawks shot 57.6% and hit 17 threes.
  • The Hawks improved to 7-5 with a third straight victory, with ClutchPoints reporting they have owned the league’s second-best defensive rating since Oct. 31 without Young.
  • Trae Young has missed seven games with a knee sprain and could be out up to two more months, while the Kings dropped their fourth straight and fell to 3-9.