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Jalen Johnson has career-high 28 points as Hawks hold on late, snap Thunder’s 5-game winning streak

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January 4, 2024

Jalen Johnson has career-high 28 points as Hawks hold on late, snap Thunder’s 5-game winning streak

ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks held off Oklahoma City 141-138 on Wednesday night, ending the Thunder’s five-game winning streak.

Atlanta opened the game with 11 straight points and never trailed. Trae Young had 24 points and 11 assists, one of four Hawks players who scored more than 20. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 23 points and Dejounte Murray had 22.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 13 rebounds to lead Oklahoma City. Jalen Williams scored 21.

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It was the second straight personal scoring high for Johnson, following his 24 points in a 130-126 win at Washington on Sunday.

“He’s going to have more career-high nights,” Young said. “My standard is high for Jalen.”

Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup with 48.5 seconds remaining cut Atlanta’s lead to 141-136, after the Thunder trailed by double digits most of the game. Following a miss by Murray, Gilgeous-Alexander’s basket trimmed the deficit to three.

Isaiah Joe’s last-second 3-pointer from the corner was no good for Oklahoma City.

“We didn’t have our best night, obviously, but I thought we stuck together and stayed in it,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. “We kind of played on their terms tonight. They outplayed us tonight.”

The Hawks improved to 5-9 at home. They play 10 of 15 games in January at home and hope to build off the win over the Thunder, who are competing for the best record in the Western Conference.

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“I think it’s huge, especially since we started the new year off with a win,” Johnson said. “I think it was a great start for our team. Hopefully we can get something out of that.”

The Thunder’s surge of eight wins in their last nine games included Tuesday night’s 127-123 victory over Boston. Oklahoma City ended winning streaks of nine games by the Los Angeles Clippers and six games by Boston during the nine-game stretch.

Johnson scored 12 points in the second quarter, including a jam over 7-foot-1 Chet Holmgren that gave Atlanta a 76-57 lead late in the first half.

In his third season, Johnson has seen his playing time increase dramatically. He had four steals against Oklahoma City to set another career high.

The challenge for Daigneault’s team was playing back-to-back nights, including a late-night flight from Oklahoma City to Atlanta, before facing the up-tempo Hawks.

Fatigue appeared to be a factor as the Thunder missed their first seven shots from the field and Atlanta scored the first 11 points.

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Atlanta’s 76-59 halftime lead was built on 19 fast-break points, matching the team’s high mark for any half this season.

Clint Capela had a double-double for Atlanta with 12 points and 14 rebounds. Bogdanovic shot 5 for 11 on 3-pointers.

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Thunder: Visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Hawks: Visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

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Cantlay’s clutch birdie gives Atlanta 1-0 TGL lead

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March 25, 2025

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Cantlay’s clutch birdie gives Atlanta 1-0 TGL lead

Mar 24, 2025, 11:55 PM ET

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Patrick Cantlay came up clutch with the putter again by making a 6-foot birdie putt to give the Atlanta Drive a 6-5 victory over New York and a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 finals of the TGL indoor golf league’s inaugural season.

Xander Schauffele had a chance to sent the match to a shootout with a 6-foot birdie putt, but it caught the right edge and lipped out.

The second finals match of high-tech league is Tuesday night, followed immediately by a third match if necessary.

The score was tied at 2 after nine holes of alternate shot. Cameron Young made a 9-foot eagle putt to give New York a 4-2 lead because Atlanta challenged with the hammer, making the hole worth two points. Billy Horschel of Atlanta returned the favor, making an 11-foot birdie putt when New York threw the hammer.

Young won the 13th hole when Justin Thomas of Atlanta made bogey, only for Horschel to hit his tee shot on a par 3 to 5 feet for a conceded birdie.

The winner Tuesday gets $9 million — $2.25 million for each of the four players — while the runner-up shares $4.5 million.

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Metro Atlanta children attend sensory-friendly screens of 'Shrek' over the weekend

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March 24, 2025

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Metro Atlanta children attend sensory-friendly screens of 'Shrek' over the weekend

ATLANTA – Some metro Atlanta children with special needs got the chance to enjoy a beloved animated classic in a setting designed just for them.

On Sunday, Circle Care sponsored a sensory-friendly screening of Shrek at two NCG Cinema locations—Peachtree and Marietta—giving kids with autism and sensory sensitivities the opportunity to experience the movie in a comfortable, judgment-free environment.

Organizers adjusted the lighting and sound levels to make the experience more accommodating. Unlike traditional movie screenings, children were encouraged to talk, sing, and dance throughout the film, allowing them to engage in their own way without restrictions.

The event aimed to create an inclusive space where kids could enjoy a big-screen adventure while feeling safe and supported.

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Atlanta plays Houston on 3-game win streak

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March 24, 2025

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Atlanta Hawks (35-36, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (46-26, second in the Western Conference)

Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Houston.

The Rockets have gone 26-11 at home. Houston is the league leader with 48.6 rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 10.5.

The Hawks are 16-19 on the road. Atlanta ranks second in the NBA with 29.4 assists per game led by Trae Young averaging 11.4.

The Rockets average 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer makes per game than the Hawks allow (14.1). The Hawks score 8.5 more points per game (117.6) than the Rockets allow (109.1).

TOP PERFORMERS: Sengun is averaging 19 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Rockets. Jalen Green is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Young is averaging 24.1 points and 11.4 assists for the Hawks. Georges Niang is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 9-1, averaging 118.6 points, 50.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.1 points per game.

Hawks: 7-3, averaging 122.2 points, 44.2 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 9.0 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.5 points.

INJURIES: Rockets: Reed Sheppard: out (thumb).

Hawks: Larry Nance Jr.: out (knee), Jacob Toppin: out (elbow), Kobe Bufkin: out for season (shoulder), Clint Capela: out (hand), Keaton Wallace: out (shoulder), Jalen Johnson: out for season (shoulder).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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