Jalen Johnson speaks after suffering brutal blowout loss to Knicks
Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks endured a 51-point loss to the New York Knicks in a lopsided playoff game. Despite the blowout, Johnson expressed determination to improve and grow from the experience. The Hawks had previously shown promise with an 11-game win streak that secured them the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.
- ▪Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks suffered a 51-point defeat to the New York Knicks in the playoffs.
- ▪The Knicks led by as many as 61 points during the game, marking one of the worst blowouts in NBA Playoff history.
- ▪Johnson averaged career highs of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists this season.
- ▪The Hawks improved from Play-In Tournament contention to the No. 6 seed in the East with an 11-game win streak.
- ▪Johnson emphasized the loss as a learning experience and expressed pride in his team's growth.
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