Knicks continue to throw breakout Hawks star Jalen Johnson off his game
Jalen Johnson, the Atlanta Hawks' standout player, has struggled in the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Despite a strong regular season, his performance has dipped significantly, averaging lower points and shooting percentages. The Knicks' defense has effectively contained him, contributing to their series lead.
- ▪Jalen Johnson was the Hawks' leader in scoring, rebounding, and assists during the regular season.
- ▪In the playoffs, he has averaged 19.5 points, seven rebounds, and 4.8 assists, which is a decline from his regular season performance.
- ▪The Knicks' defense has limited Johnson's shooting efficiency, holding him to 41.9 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from three-point range.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks continue to throw breakout Hawks star Jalen Johnson off his game By Zach Braziller Published April 28, 2026, 11:58 p.m. ET For all the talk throughout this first-round series of the Knicks’ issues defending Hawks guard CJ McCollum, you haven’t heard much about Atlanta’s top player, Jalen Johnson. That’s because he has been kept under wraps. See Also Knicks’ Game 5 report card: Mike Brown pushed all the right buttons The 6-foot-8 Johnson was the Hawks leader in scoring (22.5), rebounding (10.3) and assists (7.9) during the regular season. It was a breakout campaign for the 24-year-old wing. That success hasn’t carried over into the postseason.
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