Johnson hits late 3s for Atlanta Hawks to spoil Embiid's 76ers return in double-OT win in Philadelphia

Summary

Jalen Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime to help the Atlanta Hawks spoil Joel Embiid's return in a double-overtime win in Philadelphia.

Article

Jalen Johnson nailed consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime, fueling the Hawks' comeback.
The late 3s helped Atlanta defeat the 76ers, spoiling Embiid's return.
Embiid returned to the court for Philadelphia but could not overcome the Hawks in the extra periods.

The Hawks secured the double-overtime victory with clutch shooting down the stretch, overcoming Philadelphia’s comeback efforts.

Key Facts

Event: NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.
Final: Hawks win in double overtime.
Notable: Johnson's back-to-back 3s in the final minutes of double OT.
Embiid: Returned for the 76ers but the team fell short.

Quotations

"Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime to help the Hawks spoil Embiid's return in Philadelphia."

Additional Context

The game extended beyond regulation, giving the Hawks a chance to capitalize on late-game opportunities.
The outcome impacted both teams' momentum in the season standings.

Author’s Note

This summary preserves the key facts and quotes from the report while presenting them in a clean, structured format.

Author's summary: A clutch back-to-back 3-pointers by Jalen Johnson in double OT lifted the Hawks past Embiid and the 76ers in Philadelphia.

CBS News on MSN — 2025-12-01