Jalen Johnson Leads Hawks to Third Straight Win with Stellar Performance
The Atlanta forward recorded 28 points and 13 rebounds in a 120-110 victory over the Miami Heat, extending his double-double streak to four games.
- Jalen Johnson scored 28 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and added five assists and two blocks, marking his fourth consecutive double-double and 18th of the season.
- The Hawks shot an impressive 51.2% from the field, outpacing the Heat, who hit 44.4% of their shots, despite five Miami players scoring in double figures.
- De'Andre Hunter contributed 26 points off the bench, extending his streak of games with at least 15 points to 14, while Trae Young delivered 11 points and 15 assists for his 22nd double-double of the season.
- Miami played its fourth consecutive game without star Jimmy Butler due to 'return to competition reconditioning,' while Atlanta was missing key players including Bogdan Bogdanovic and Onyeka Okongwu due to injuries.
- The Hawks now embark on a challenging six-game road trip starting in Toronto, while the Heat will head to Houston for the second game of their back-to-back road series.