Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: did Jalen Johnson’s 9 assists steer a State Farm Arena swing?

The Atlanta Hawks moved to 35-31 by taking a 108-97 decision over the the Brooklyn Nets, who fell to 17-49, at 7:30 PM EDT at State Farm Arena. The Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets final score reflected the Hawks leading after 3 quarters and holding the Nets to 18 points in the 4th.

First quarter

The Hawks opened with a 30-21 edge as they grabbed control early with 12 steals in the game and turned those takeaways into 29 points off turnovers. The Nets started 1-7 on lead changes and stayed close early, but Brooklyn finished the quarter with 20 turnovers on the night looming as a pressure point against Atlanta’s 99 defensive rating.

Second quarter

The Hawks added a 27-29 quarter that kept them in front while they built a 15-point biggest lead in the half and kept winning the glass toward a 63-43 rebound margin. Atlanta’s 17 offensive rebounds fed 22 second-chance points, while the Borough’s 4 offensive rebounds limited them to 4 second-chance points.

Third quarter

The Hawks took the 3rd, 25-29, while keeping their footing with 22 assists against 12 total turnovers and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.0. Brooklyn stayed in range with 42 points in the paint and 47 percent shooting from the field, but Atlanta answered with 44 points in the paint and 35 free throws that produced 26 makes.

Fourth quarter

The Hawks closed the game with a 26-18 4th quarter while holding Brooklyn to 34 percent shooting from 3 on 35 attempts and matching the Nets with 6 blocks. Jalen Johnson’s 21 points, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds from the previous game form bookended what became the post game analysis hinge for Atlanta’s ball movement and finishing possessions, and Onyeka Okongwu’s 4 blocks and 13 points from that same outing fit the interior work that supported this Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets result analysis.

The Hawks next game will air at 3:00 PM EDT on 3/14/2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, USA against the Milwaukee Bucks on FDSSE and FDSWI, as Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets final thoughts turn toward the home date. Keep it locked for the next recap, and run this one back by sharing this article with other Hawks fans.