The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks last night, 100-96. The win comes on the second half of a back-to-back, as the Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics in TD Garden the previous night. This win at State Farm Arena was yet another test, as Houston has built a legitimate resume this season.

24 hours after defeating the reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics, the Houston Rockets are back in action against the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets' eastern conference tour has been a success, delivering two victories against the top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers in addition to beating the Celtics.

The Houston Rockets looked lethargic to start against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, with their late arrival after a thrilling win over the Boston Celtics from the night before apparently weighing on them.

Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson plans to have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, a major blow to the struggling Hawks’ efforts to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will undergo surgery to repair his injured left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, the team said Wednesday. The Hawks said Johnson was diagnosed with a torn labrum.

Jalen Johnson's breakout season is over. The Atlanta Hawks forward will have season-ending shoulder surgery, the team confirmed Wednesday. Johnson, 23, suffered the shoulder injury during last Thursday's 122-119 loss against the Toronto Raptors.