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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) interacts with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during a break. Both players did not start tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder yells instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) watches Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder as he sits on the bench against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. Johnson did not make the roster for tonight’s game.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) is congratulated by teammates after a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (24) gets block by Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) interacts with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during a break. Both players did not start tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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