The Atlanta Hawks (39-32) are in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race and attempting to secure a top-six seed.
However, there’s a possibility that the Hawks could be without the services of star PF Jalen Johnson for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-26) at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Let’s take a look at the latest Jalen Johnson injury update for Monday vs. the Grizzlies, plus some key stats and PrizePicks projections to monitor for Hawks player picks.
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Jalen Johnson Injury Update: Is Johnson Playing vs. Grizzlies?
The Hawks have listed Johnson as questionable for Monday’s game vs. the Grizzlies due to left shoulder inflammation.
Johnson has recently been dealing with the injury but hasn’t been sidelined as a result of it. The Hawks' do-it-all forward missed a 119-98 win against the Washington Wizards on February 24 but has played in every game since sitting out that contest.
The Hawks have produced a 3-5 record without Johnson in the lineup this season.
Johnson has put together averages of 22.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc. He was also named to his first NBA All-Star team earlier this year.
If Johnson can’t take the floor on Monday, who could see increased production when it comes to NBA projections?
Jalen Johnson Injury Impact: Which Hawks Players to Target?
With Johnson perhaps unavailable for tonight’s game, Hawks SG CJ McCollum could thrive in a potential absence against the Grizzlies.
McCollum has been an essential part of the Hawks’ offense since the team acquired him in the Trae Young trade earlier this season. In March, McCollum has averaged 18.4 PPG, 4.5 APG, and 3.0 RPG while knocking down 47.2% of his shots from the field.
McCollum has scored 20+ points in three of his last five contests, including a 30-point performance vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on March 14.
According to Add More Funds, McCollum has a usage rate of 24.9, ranking third on the team. McCollum’s playmaking abilities have been on display because he’s handling the ball 29.8% of the time that he’s on the court, per databallr.
McCollum could be one of Atlanta’s top scoring options if Johnson sits out. The former first-round pick has averaged 18.7 PPG, 3.7 APG, and 3.4 APG, while shooting 36.8% from 3-point land this yeear, splitting time between the Wizards and Hawks.
CJ McCollum vs. Bucks Stats, Projections
Here are the most popular CJ McCollum player projections for Grizzlies vs. Hawks tonight, via PrizePicks, where you can predict More or Less on player stats to earn real money if you're right.
- 19.5 Points
- 27.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- 24.5 Pts + Asts
- 4 Assists
- 2.5 3-PT Made
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Jalen Johnson is dealing with shoulder inflammation that could cause him to miss Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. With Johnson’s status in question, there are still several Hawks player picks to consider on PrizePicks, including ones for CJ McCollum.
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