Johnson exited the game 1:10 into the second quarter after injuring his left shoulder. Johnson moved into position to block Scottie Barnes’ attempt at the rim. Johnson swatted Barnes’ layup attempt with his right arm before immediately crumpling to grab his left shoulder.

Johnson (shoulder) has been cleared to play for Saturday's game against the Celtics. After missing the last five games with a shoulder issue, Johnson will return to the floor Saturday against Boston.

An exciting matchup is on the horizon as the Atlanta Hawks take on the defending champion Boston Celtics on Saturday in a clash between two Eastern Conference teams.

The Atlanta Hawks have won two straight games and will be back on the road for a tough matchup tomorrow vs the Boston Celtics. Ahead of their game vs the Celtic

Johnson had missed five straight games earlier this month due to right shoulder inflammation, but it was an injury to his other shoulder that forced him out of Thursday's contest early in the second quarter.

The Hawks have a tough schedule ahead as they charge toward the NBA All-Star break. But that schedule looks a little tougher with the potential long-term absence of forward Jalen Johnson.