Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Pacers injury report

The Atlanta Hawks were a sneaky squad last season, catching fire in late February and becoming the only team to hold a series lead over the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks during the 2026 playoffs, but their spring surge does not necessarily forecast sustained success. A more robust Eastern Conference forces this franchise to prove itself once again , and the same is true for Jalen Johnson. The All-NBA Third-Team selection will determine Atlanta’s ceiling.