Jalen Johnson to return from injury tonight / News - Basketnews.com

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will make his return from injury in the coming game against the Chicago Bulls.

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Atlanta Hawks will receive a crucial (re-)addition to their roster as Jalen Johnson is slated to return for the upcoming NBA round.

Jalen Johnson

Team:Atlanta HawksPosition:SF, PFAge:22Height:203 cmWeight:88 kgBirth place:United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

According to Shams Chanaria of The Athletic, the forward will be available to the Hawks after missing half a month of playing time.

Johnson had gone down with a sprain on his left ankle on March 18 and had been sidelined since then.

His return is at a crucial time for the Atlanta Hawks (34-40), which are in good form recently. Ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference, they have won 5 out of their last 8 games, including two sensational wins against the Boston Celtics, one of the best teams of this NBA season.

As for Johnson himself, he will have the chance to continue his career-best season. He is averaging 16.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game on 51.3% field goal shooting.

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