Yet again without Jalen Johnson, the Alanta Hawks aim to break even at .500 with a win in Phoenix on Thursday. Unable to cool of the Suns, ATL turns the page to a much-needed return back home to State Farm Arena for a couple contests starting with one of the most underrated teams in the league, Houston on Saturday.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste recap the keys to the game including the Hawks' random role player taking advantage of the opposition, ATL's defensive miscues, taking advantage of Phoenix's vulnerability and Trae Young's lift movement in NBA All-Star voting.

When do we get concerned about Jalen Johnson's return?

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