Kobe Johnson Scores 30 Points in Hawks' Win Over Celtics in Vegas

News ArticlePublishedJul 14, 2026 at 02:03 PM EDTThe Atlanta Hawks didn't waste much time making their statement Monday night, jumping on the Boston Celtics early and never giving them a real chance to settle in. Behind a huge performance from Kobe Johnson, the Hawks cruised to a 102-90 victory at the 2026 NBA Summer League.Johnson was the engine for Atlanta all night, pouring in 30 points on 11-for-18 shooting while adding seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in just 24 minutes. The performance was a reminder that summer league can be a strange mix of auditions and building chemistry, but when a player gets rolling like Johnson did, the game can start looking pretty simple.Johnson, the brother of Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, controlled the pace and consistently found ways to get do