Hawks' Jalen Johnson returns from injury to score 30 points
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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return from an ankle injury, helping the Atlanta Hawks overcome a 17-point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on November 7 at State Farm Arena. Johnson, who missed three games after injuring his left ankle, contributed 12 points in the fourth quarter. His late basket with 39 seconds remaining secured the win. The Hawks have now won four straight games, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Aaron Wiggins each adding 20 points. Johnson's performance follows his All-Star season last year, where he averaged 22.5 points per game.
- •Jalen Johnson scored 30 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
- •The Hawks trailed by 17 points in the first quarter.
- •Johnson made 12 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Atlanta has now won four consecutive games.
- •Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 25 points.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Johnson makes strong return with 30 points for Hawks in win over Nets after missing 3 games
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks' Jalen Johnson scores 30 in comeback from injury
"ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks managed to win each of the three games Jalen Johnson missed with a left ankle sprain.Even so, it didn't take long for Johnson to provide reminders how important he is to the Hawks' hopes of continuing that momentum.
"Hawks rising star Jalen Johnson scored 30 points, including a late bucket to secure Atlanta's fourth straight win, in his return from an ankle injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 4:52 AMJalen Johnson makes strong return with 30 points for Hawks in win over Nets after missing 3 games
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks managed to win each of the three games Jalen Johnson missed with a left ankle sprain.Even so, it didn't take long for Johnson to provide reminders how important he is to the Hawks' hopes of continuing that momentum.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 4:18 AMHawks' Jalen Johnson scores 30 in comeback from injury
Hawks rising star Jalen Johnson scored 30 points, including a late bucket to secure Atlanta's fourth straight win, in his return from an ankle injury.
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