Hawks rally to beat Suns 110-103 after Phoenix loses Devin Booker to injury

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) passes against Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) winces in pain during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) — Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) passes against Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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10:12 PM on Friday, January 23

By MAURA CAREY

ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and tied a career high with 18 rebounds for his NBA-leading 30th double-double, and the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat Phoenix 110-103 on Friday night after the Suns lost Devin Booker to a right ankle injury.

Onyeka Okungwu had 25 points for the Hawks, who trailed 91-84 late in the third quarter but gained momentum after Booker went down. The Suns star scored a team-high 31 points and added four rebounds and three assists before leaving.

CJ McCollum extended his double-digit scoring streak to 34 games, scoring 21 points off the bench and adding four rebounds. McCollum and Corey Kispert were acquired in a trade with Washington in exchange for Trae Young in early January.

The Hawks, who outscored the Suns 26-12 in the fourth quarter, were 43 of 81 from the field overall, including 13 of 26 from 3-point range.

It was the second and final meeting between the teams this season. Atlanta beat Phoenix 124-122 earlier this season in mid-November.

Atlanta snapped a five-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 124-122 win over Memphis. The Hawks were without Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles tendinitis), Zaccharie Risacher (left knee contusion) and N'Faly Dante (torn ACL) in this one.

Up next

Suns: Host the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Hawks: Host the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

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