Hawks log 100 percent defensive rebounding rate with Jalen Johnson back

Atlanta grabs 21 defensive boards while yielding zero.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

A thing that is possible with Jalen Johnson back in the lineup. Hawks had a 100 percent defensive rebounding percentage Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: With Jalen Johnson back in the lineup, the Atlanta Hawks secured 21 defensive rebounds without yielding an offensive board. The team maintained a 100 percent defensive rebounding percentage during the sequence.

Why it matters: Controlling the defensive glass provides a crucial stabilizing factor for the Atlanta rotation during preseason play. Eliminating second-chance opportunities forces opponents into lower-efficiency halfcourt sets while accelerating transition pacing.

By the numbers: Score: Atlanta Hawks 62, Indiana Pacers 60 (as of in_progress@2026-10-11T00:25:31.837279+00:00). Jalen Johnson: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST (as of in_progress@2026-10-11T00:25:31.837279+00:00). Game is IN PROGRESS (not final) (as of in_progress@2026-10-11T00:25:31.837279+00:00).

What to watch: The frontcourt will look to sustain this rebounding rate as the active rotation develops.

Sources

@KLChouinard 2026-10-11T00:19:42.816231+00:00

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