The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, behind Jalen Johnson’s game-high 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Atlanta overcame a seven-point deficit entering the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena, outscoring Brooklyn 36-26 in the final period to improve to 7-4.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Nets Establish a 10-Point Lead
Brooklyn opened with a 37-27 first quarter, putting Atlanta behind early. The Nets’ highest-scoring period of the night gave them a double-digit advantage heading into the second.
Second Quarter: Hawks Cut the Deficit
Atlanta answered with its most productive quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 39-33. The Hawks trimmed six points off the margin, but the Nets still entered halftime ahead 70-66.
Third Quarter: Brooklyn Extends Its Advantage
The scoring slowed after halftime, with Brooklyn winning the third quarter 25-22. That gave the Nets a 95-88 lead entering the fourth and left Atlanta needing another response.
Fourth Quarter: Atlanta Completes the Comeback
The Hawks delivered a 36-26 final quarter, turning their seven-point deficit into a three-point victory. Atlanta’s 10-point advantage over the last period was enough to settle the game in regulation, despite Brooklyn leading at every previous quarter break.
Key Performers
- Jalen Johnson, Hawks: Led all scorers with 30 points and added seven rebounds and six assists, providing Atlanta’s leading all-around performance.
- Dyson Daniels, Hawks: Led Atlanta with 10 rebounds and seven assists, contributing on the glass and as a facilitator.
- Michael Porter Jr., Nets: Paced Brooklyn with 25 points.
- Day’Ron Sharpe, Nets: Recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. He led the Nets in both rebounds and assists.
NerdSports Stat: Atlanta outscored Brooklyn 70-58 on two-point baskets—a 12-point advantage that overcame the Nets’ combined nine-point edge from 3-pointers and free throws.
Game Analysis: Extra Field Goals Offset Brooklyn’s Efficiency
Brooklyn held several statistical advantages but could not convert them into a road victory. The Nets shot 48.3% from the field compared with Atlanta’s 44.8%, made 14 3-pointers to the Hawks’ 12 and finished with a 53-40 rebounding advantage.
Atlanta countered with greater field-goal volume. The Hawks attempted 105 shots to Brooklyn’s 89 and made 47 field goals to the Nets’ 43. That four-basket difference proved valuable on a night when Atlanta shot just 12-for-46 from beyond the arc, or 26.1%.
The Hawks were particularly productive inside the 3-point line, making 35 of 59 two-point attempts. Brooklyn finished 29-for-47 on twos. Atlanta also recorded 30 assists, narrowly ahead of Brooklyn’s 29, with Johnson and Daniels combining for 13.
At the free-throw line, Brooklyn went 21-for-29 and Atlanta finished 18-for-25. Those extra points, along with the Nets’ better perimeter shooting, were not enough to offset Atlanta’s field-goal advantage and decisive fourth quarter. The available statistics do not include turnover or offensive-rebound totals, so the source of the Hawks’ extra shot attempts cannot be established from this box score.
Closing Context: Hawks Improve to 7-4
Atlanta moved to 7-4 overall and 3-2 at home, while Brooklyn fell to 2-7 overall and 1-4 on the road. In front of 16,117 fans, the Hawks added an early-season win to their Eastern Conference record. Atlanta next hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m. PST. Brooklyn returns to action Sunday, November 8, against the Dallas Mavericks at 4:30 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on November 7, 2026.
Jalen Johnson scored 30 points. His individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.
After the win, Atlanta sits at 7-4 in the Eastern Conference. An exact conference ranking was not provided.
Jalen Johnson was the standout performer with a game-high 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists in Atlanta’s victory.
