Jalen Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime and finished with 41 points and 14 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks spoil Joel Embiid’s return in a 142-134 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Even though the 76ers have gotten off to a better start than they did in 2024-25, this could be an incredibly advantageous matchup for the Hawks.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 30 points and three rebounds while Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Andre Drummond is on the injury report for the team's game vs the Hawks on Sunday.

However, per the 12:30 p.m. EST injury report on Sunday evening, the Sixers have given a new injury designation to Embiid. The 2023 MVP winner has been upgraded to questionable due to the right knee injury management.

No matter which version of the Atlanta Hawks arrives in Philadelphia on Sunday, it will be a difficult challenge for the Sixers.

Jalen Johnson had quite an adventure in the Hawks' wild double-overtime victory on Sunday against the 76ers on the road.

During Monday’s installment of NBA Today on ESPN, insider Marc Spears gave his thoughts on the play of the Hawks forward. He confidently stated that Johnson has been the best player in the East this season. “The MVP of the Eastern Conference right now,” Spears said of Johnson.

Atlanta Hawks receive a positive injury update on Trae Young as the team stays strong and the young core continues to rise.