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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Makes return from hamstring injury
Johnson (hamstring) recorded six points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes in Friday's 124-107 loss to the Nets.
Playing for the first time since March 13 after missing seven straight games with a left hamstring strain, Johnson was plugged back into the rotation as the main backup for starting power forward John Collins. At 38-39 on the season following Friday's loss, the Hawks are virtually locked into the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at this stage, which could prompt head coach Quin Snyder to rest key starters or limit their minutes over the final week of the season. If that's the case, Johnson could see an expanded role over the Hawks' final five games.
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Hawks' John Collins: Held to five points
Collins racked up five points (2-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Friday's 124-107 loss to the Nets.
Collins was starting to roll in mid-March, but now he's back on the wrong trajectory. Over the past three games, he's averaging just 8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 three-pointers without any steals or blocks. He's also shooting just 33 percent in that span.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Struggles from field
Young racked up 10 points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six assists across 32 minutes during Friday's 124-107 loss to the Nets.
That's two duds in a row for Young, as he was held to 16 points on 26 percent shooting in his previous outing. His fantasy value has been trending in the wrong direction for much longer, particularly in category leagues, as he's shooting 41 percent over the past 10 games and is averaging 4.0 turnovers.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Scores 16 in starting unit
Bey closed with 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 124-107 loss to the Nets.
De'Andre Hunter (left knee swelling) sat this game out, allowing Bey to slide into the starting lineup. Bey was trending up coming into Friday's outing, averaging 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in his previous five games. He was one of the Hawks' few bright spots Friday evening, so he'll be looking to keep the momentum going April 2 against Dallas.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Moves into starting lineup
Bey will start versus the Nets on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
De'Andre Hunter (knee) is sitting out Friday for the Hawks. Hunter usually plays a ton of minutes for Atlanta, so this will be a great opportunity for Bey to see plenty of usage and shots. Bogdan Bogdanovic, AJ Griffin and Jalen Johnson are also candidates to see increased run.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Downgraded to out
Hunter (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter will be sidelined for the second time over Atlanta's past four contests while dealing with some swelling in his knee. In his absence, Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin, Jalen Johnson and Bogdan Bogdanovic are all candidates for increased roles. Hunter's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Mavericks.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Available Friday
Johnson (hamstring) is available Friday against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson missed the last seven games due to his hamstring issue, but he'll be back in action Friday after initially being listed as questionable. He's averaged 15.3 minutes per game over seven appearances in March, but it wouldn't be surprising to see his playing time monitored against Brooklyn.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable Friday
Hunter (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
Hunter continues to deal with a left knee issue, but he's been able to suit up in the last two matchups. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup, but if he's sidelined, Saddiq Bey should see increased run.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Questionable at Brooklyn
Johnson (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Nets, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson last played March 13 but could return Friday. Since the All-Star break, he's averaged 4.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 14.9 minutes.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Gets double-double in limited run
Bey finished Tuesday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes.
Though he came away with his fourth double-double of the season, Bey still fell under the 25-minute mark for the sixth time in eight contests. He's averaging 10.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 three-pointers over that stretch of games, and that level of production makes him a better fit in 14-team leagues or deeper rather than 12-team formats.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Struggles with shot in win
Hunter notched seven points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and six rebounds over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 120-118 victory over the Cavaliers.
Hunter failed to score in double figures for the first time since Feb. 26 and notched his lowest-scoring game since Feb. 3. The length of Cleveland's defense appears to have given Hunter trouble, but it's safe to call Tuesday's outing an outlier, as the fourth-year forward has averaged 15.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting over his past 13 appearances.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Double-double against Cavs
Young finished Tuesday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers with 16 points (4-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal over 36 minutes.
While Young had a poor shooting night, he was still able to contribute his second straight double-double and his 37th of the season, tying him for seventh in the NBA with Joel Embiid. Through 14 games in March, Young is averaging 24.2 points, 9.3 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.3 steals as the Hawks try to lock up a postseason berth and potentially even climb out of the play-in tournament.
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Hawks' Clint Capela: Third straight double-double
Capela posted 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-118 win over Cleveland.
It was the third straight double-double for Capela and his 33rd of the season, putting him just outside the top 10 in the league for that category. The 28-year-old center has been able to stay healthy lately, and it shows, as he's averaging 12.4 points, 11.1 boards, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 assists over 14 games in March while shooting 74.3 percent from the floor.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Big night off bench
Okongwu registered 21 points (5-5 FG, 11-12 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks over 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers.
The third-year center tied his career scoring high while almost recording his first double-double since March 13. Okongwu has been a very effective weapon on the second unit for the Cavs of late, scoring in double digits in eight of the last nine games and averaging 14.4 points, 8.1 boards, 1.8 blocks, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals in just 20.9 minutes a night while shooting 78.3 percent from the floor and 90.0 percent from the free-throw line. Clint Capela still has two more years left on his current contract after signing an extension in 2021, but Okongwu's play down the stretch might encourage the Hawks to move on from the veteran big man over the summer.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Leads charge in Tuesday's win
Murray produced a team-high 29 points (11-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers.
While Trae Young was having a poor shooting night, Murray stepped up with his best scoring effort since March 3. The 26-year-old guard has scored at least 20 in three of his last four contests, and he's been busy on the defensive end as well, recording at least one steal in 11 of 12 games this month and snatching multiple steals seven times.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Still out Tuesday
Johnson (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson hasn't played since March 13 due to a left hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Brooklyn.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
117.9 (4th) |
117.9 (24th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| D. Hunter SF De'Andre Hunter SF | Knee |
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