Jalen Johnson scores 30 as the Hawks rally from 17 down to beat the Nets 124-121
Nov 8, 2026
Hawks 124, Nets 121
Jalen Johnson scored 30 as Atlanta beat Brooklyn on Saturday for a fourth straight win. The Hawks moved to 7-4.
Johnson's line
He shot 11 of 17 and 8 of 10 at the line in 36 minutes, with 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
17 down early
Brooklyn led 31-14 in the first quarter and 95-88 after three. Atlanta did not lead until 1:26 remained.
The finish
Nickeil Alexander-Walker's free throws made it 115-114. Johnson's three-point play made it 120-114 with 38.5 seconds left.
Supporting cast
Alexander-Walker and Aaron Wiggins scored 20 each. Dyson Daniels had 9 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals.
The numbers
Atlanta scored 70 in the paint, blocked 10 shots and turned 22 Brooklyn turnovers into 28 points.
Brooklyn's side
Michael Porter Jr. scored 25. Day'Ron Sharpe had a triple-double with 12, 10 and 13. The Nets fell to 2-7.
What's next
The Nets visit Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Hawks host the Lakers on Monday, Nov. 9.
Photo credit
Jalen Johnson in a 2019 file photo. Photo by Eleven Warriors, resized.
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