By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 04:11 GMT, 25 February 2026 | Updated: 04:11 GMT, 25 February 2026
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson [left the game](https://apnews.com/article/hawks-wizards-nba-score-87994a975f42e746d85312be0e650f95) against the Washington Wizards with a left hip flexor injury Tuesday night.
Johnson was injured in the first quarter and ruled out after being evaluated by the training staff.
"There was enough there not to send him back in the game," coach Quin Snyder said.
Johnson, who earned his first All-Star Game berth this season, will be re-evaluated before the Hawks face the Wizards again Thursday to complete back-to-back games in Atlanta. It´s not known if he will miss any additional playing time.
Johnson finished with five points, three rebounds and two steals in about 5 1/2 minutes against the Wizards. He came into the night averaging 23.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists.
His absence cleared the way for Jonathan Kuminga to score a season-high 27 points in his Hawks debut. He was acquired from Golden State at the trade deadline.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
The Hawks beat the Wizards 119-98.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson exits the game during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)