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Jalen Johnson helps Hawks torment Sixers with season sweep
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 35 points, helping Atlanta extend its win streak to six games while Tyrese Maxey suffered a right pinkie sprain that may sideline him.
- On Saturday night, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-116, with Jalen Johnson posting 35 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to complete a regular-season sweep.
- The Sixers entered Saturday shorthanded, missing Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe , among others, already down three starters.
- A 12-2 fourth-quarter run, including back-to-back 3s by Johnson and Alexander-Walker, pushed the Hawks to a 114-104 lead as Atlanta shot 63.9% from the field and 88% from the foul line in the half.
- On Sunday the 76ers announced Tyrese Maxey suffered a sprained right fifth finger and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back, after additional testing and consultation, the team said.
- The 76ers entered Sunday in play-in tournament territory, trailing the Hawks by 1 1/2 games, with Maxey's health crucial, the team announced.
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