Jalen Johnson Ties Career High with 16 Assists in Close Loss

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson tied his career high with 16 assists while adding 26 points, nine rebounds, and two steals across 38 minutes of play in Saturday's narrow 121-114 loss to the Houston Rockets. Johnson shot 8-for-19 from the floor, including 2-for-7 from beyond the arc, and hit 8-of-10 free throws in a brilliant playmaking display that ultimately fell just short against Houston.