Jalen Johnson Achieves Historic Triple-Double with 31 Points, 18 Rebounds, 7 Steals

Jalen Johnson recorded a monster triple-double with 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists, and 7 steals in 41 minutes during the Hawks' 132-122 victory over the Jazz. This marked new career-highs in points, assists, rebounds, and steals, and was his first triple-double of the season, making him the first NBA player this season to achieve a 7-steal, 30-point triple-double. Over his last two games, Johnson has been exceptional, averaging 27.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 3.0 triples, and 4.0 steals. The 23-year-old forward, who signed a five-year, $150 million contract extension with the Hawks in October 2024, is currently averaging 20.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.3 blocks this season. His collegiate career, though brief, showcased his NBA-caliber talent, including a 24-point, 16-rebound, 7-assist, 4-block game at Duke.