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Jalen Johnson’s Unique Triple‑Double, Okongwu’s 32 Power Shorthanded Hawks Past Jazz

Atlanta’s surge is built on expanded roles during Trae Young’s MCL absence, with elite spacing and ball movement driving efficient long‑range shooting.

Nov 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Nov 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) makes a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Nov 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) looks to drive against Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Johnson logged 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists and 7 steals in a 132-122 win at Utah, a stat line data providers say is the first of its kind in NBA history.
  • Onyeka Okongwu scored a career-high 32 points with eight 3-pointers as Atlanta improved to 8-5 and extended its winning streak to four.
  • The Hawks hit 24 threes (best by any team this season) and a franchise-record 15 in the first half, with Vit Krejci adding 20 points on 6-of-6 from deep before finishing 6-of-8.
  • Utah’s Lauri Markkanen scored 40 and rookie Ace Bailey set a career high with 21, but Atlanta closed it out with an 8-0 run and 36 team assists.
  • Trae Young remained out with a right knee MCL sprain and Kristaps Porzingis sat for rest, as the Hawks’ depth continued to carry a West Coast road swing that ends in Phoenix on Sunday.