Johnson’s Game-Winning Heroics in Double Overtime Leave Atlanta Fans Breathless—What Happened Next Will Shock You!

Oh, what a nail-biter that one turned out to be! Jalen Johnson absolutely exploded on the court, tossing in a jaw-dropping 41 points — the highest of his career — to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Philadelphia 76ers in a heart-stopping 142-134 double-overtime thriller. Neither team was willing to back down, locked at 115 each after regulation and then deadlocked again at 126 after the first overtime spur. Just when it seemed the 76ers were ready to steal it, Johnson nailed not one, but two crucial three-pointers, pulling Atlanta ahead for good. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey put up an impressive 44 points, and Philly was buzzing with Joel Embiid back in the mix after his knee woes sidelined him for nine games. But it wasn’t just the Hawks and 76ers making headlines — the Lakers rode a strong Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves performance to their seventh straight win, albeit without LeBron James resting a tender left foot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder keep steamrolling with their 12th consecutive victory. This is one stretch of NBA action you don’t want to miss! LEARN MORE

Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 41 points as the Atlanta Hawks clinched a dramatic 142-134 double-overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The teams were tied at 115-115 at the end of the fourth quarter and 126-126 following the first five-minute period of overtime.

But, after Tyrese Maxey’s driving lay-up brought the 76ers level at 132-132, Johnson responded with a pair of three-pointers to help Atlanta move clear.

Maxey led with 44 points for the 76ers, who welcomed back key man Joel Embiid from knee soreness following a nine-game absence.

Embiid scored 18 points in 30 minutes on his return to action.

Elsewhere, LeBron James missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in order to rest a lingering problem with his left foot.

“It is an injury he’s had in the past,” Lakers coach JJ Redick told ESPN.

“It’s something we’ve had to manage in the past. [We’re] just being cautious.”

Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter to help the Lakers on their way to a seventh straight victory, with Austin Reaves adding 33 points.

Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 12 matches with victory at the Portland Trail Blazers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in a 123-115 win for the Western Conference leaders, who have won 20 of their 21 games this season.