Jalen Johnson Returns from Injury, Flirts with Triple-Double for Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson returned to action Wednesday against the Hornets after a one-game absence due to a knee issue. He looked fresh, totaling 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists, one block, and four steals across 34 minutes in the 110-107 loss. This marked his 35th double-double of the season, putting him just one behind Karl-Anthony Towns for the league lead, and his third game with at least four steals. His return means Asa Newell will likely head back to the second unit, and Mouhamed Gueye's minutes are expected to dip.