Jalen Johnson Finishes with 18 in 85-80 Loss to Warriors

Atlanta Hawks Fall Short Despite Johnson's Impressive Performance

Atlanta, GA - March 8, 2023

The Atlanta Hawks suffered an 85-80 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, despite a strong performance from forward Jalen Johnson.

Johnson led the Hawks in scoring with 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.

The Hawks trailed by just 5 points with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game, but the Warriors made several key plays down the stretch to seal the victory.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 25 points, while Klay Thompson added 20 points.

The loss drops the Hawks to 29-30 on the season, while the Warriors improve to 32-27.

Johnson's Impressive Season

Johnson has been a bright spot for the Hawks this season, averaging 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

The 21-year-old forward has started 25 games for the Hawks and has shown flashes of his potential.

Johnson was the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and is still developing his game.

The Hawks' Struggles

The Hawks have struggled to find consistency this season, losing 6 of their last 10 games.

The team has been plagued by injuries and has had difficulty finding a rhythm on the court.

The Hawks are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings and are in danger of missing the playoffs.

Looking Ahead

The Hawks will look to bounce back from Wednesday's loss when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

The Clippers are one of the top teams in the Western Conference and will be a tough test for the Hawks.

The Hawks will need to play with more urgency and consistency if they want to win against the Clippers.