Jock Landale Shines in Hawks Debut, Helps Down Jazz

Landale's 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists lead Atlanta to victory in his first game with new team.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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In his Atlanta Hawks debut, Jock Landale matched his season high with 26 points and added 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks to help the Hawks defeat the visiting Utah Jazz 121-119. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit the game-winning shot with 1.3 seconds left for Atlanta, who also got a triple-double from Jalen Johnson. Utah was led by career-high 25 points from Isaiah Collier and 20 points from Ace Bailey.

Why it matters

Landale's impressive debut shows the Hawks' new acquisition can immediately contribute and help fill the void left by the injured Onyeka Okongwu. The win also gives Atlanta a season sweep over the Jazz, continuing their recent dominance in the matchup.

The details

Landale, who was acquired by the Hawks from the Grizzlies on Wednesday, drove from Memphis to Atlanta for the morning shootaround and was in the starting lineup later that day. He shot 10-for-14 from the field and had a season-best 4 blocked shots. With the game tied 119-119, Alexander-Walker hit the go-ahead basket that proved to be the game-winner. Atlanta also got a triple-double from Jalen Johnson, his 10th of the season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • Landale was acquired by the Hawks from the Grizzlies on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Jock Landale

A center who was recently acquired by the Atlanta Hawks from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

A guard for the Atlanta Hawks who hit the game-winning shot with 1.3 seconds left.

Jalen Johnson

A forward for the Atlanta Hawks who recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Isaiah Collier

A guard for the Utah Jazz who scored a career-high 25 points.

Ace Bailey

A guard for the Utah Jazz who scored 20 points, including a 3-pointer that tied the game late.

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What they’re saying

“Jock Landale's debut with the Hawks was exactly what we needed. He came in and made an immediate impact on both ends of the floor.”

— Nate McMillan, Head Coach, Atlanta Hawks (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

What’s next

The Hawks will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Landale's continued strong play will be key, especially with Onyeka Okongwu still recovering from dental surgery.

The takeaway

Jock Landale's impressive debut with the Hawks shows the team's new acquisition can step in and contribute right away, providing a needed boost as they aim to solidify their position in the playoff race.