Hawks Defeat 76ers 117-107 as Jalen Johnson and CJ McCollum Lead the Way

Atlanta snaps 3-game losing streak with victory over Philadelphia

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night, led by strong performances from Jalen Johnson (32 points, 10 rebounds) and CJ McCollum (23 points). The Hawks snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win, which was their third over the 76ers this season. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points for Philadelphia, but they were without star center Joel Embiid, who missed the game due to soreness in his right shin.

Why it matters

This win helps the Hawks get back on track after a recent skid, while the 76ers continue to struggle without their All-Star big man Embiid. The game highlighted the depth and scoring ability of the Hawks, who were able to overcome the absence of Embiid to get the victory.

The details

Jalen Johnson had a dominant game for the Hawks, scoring 32 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. CJ McCollum added 23 points, while Dyson Daniels (15 points), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (14 points), Zaccharie Risacher (10 points), and Jock Landale (10 points) also contributed. For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey led the way with 28 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17 and Quentin Grimes had 14. Andre Drummond recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jalen Johnson

A forward for the Atlanta Hawks who had a standout performance, scoring 32 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

CJ McCollum

A guard for the Atlanta Hawks who scored 23 points to help lead his team to victory.

Tyrese Maxey

A guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who led his team with 28 points.

Joel Embiid

The star center for the Philadelphia 76ers who missed the game due to soreness in his right shin.

Andre Drummond

A center for the Philadelphia 76ers who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and scoring ability of the Atlanta Hawks, who were able to overcome the absence of Joel Embiid to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks' balanced scoring attack, led by Jalen Johnson and CJ McCollum, helped them snap a 3-game losing streak and pick up an important win over a division rival.