Atlanta may have found something in the combustible guard combination of Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

The pair, who combined for 55 points on Monday, look to lead the Hawks when they begin a two-game homestand on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Johnson scored 29 points -- 25 in the second half -- along with 13 rebounds and seven assists in Monday's 99-98 loss at Eastern Conference-leading Detroit while Alexander-Walker scored 26 points that included six 3-pointers. The Hawks have won four of their last six.

"For our guys to play through what was a really physical game, Jalen in particular, to have the first half he had," Atlanta coach Quin Snyder said. "He just had great poise, wasn't any part of him that was frustrated. We didn't get discouraged, and that to

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