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Jalen Johnson Claims First Eastern Player of the Week After Hawks Sweep West Trip

The recognition follows a 4–0 road swing powered by near triple‑double production with uncommon efficiency.

Overview

  • NBA Communications announced Monday that Johnson earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Nov. 10–16.
  • He averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and three steals while shooting 60% from the field, 57% from three and 78% at the line.
  • Against Utah on Nov. 13, he posted 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists and seven steals, a combination not previously recorded in NBA regular-season or playoff play.
  • Atlanta completed a four-game Western sweep, improved to 9–5 and extended its winning streak to five.
  • Denver’s Nikola Jokić received the Western Conference honor for the same week.