Atlanta hosts Denver after Murray's 52-point game
Denver visits the Atlanta Hawks after Jamal Murray scored 52 points in the Nuggets' 135-120 win over the Indiana Pacers1 DAY AGO • Associated Press
ONYEKA OKONGWU #17 - CENTER - ATLANTA HAWKS
16.0 PPG •
7.4 RPG •
3.0 APG
16.0 PPG
7.4 RPG
3.0 APG
Held to seven points in loss Okongwu notched seven points (3-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and five assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Okongwu had a tough night banging in the post with Ivica Zubac, and he didn't even get his first shot to drop until the second quarter. It was an off-night for a guy who is having a fantastic season, so managers can expect a bounce-back performance Friday against the Nuggets.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Cunningham stars late as the Pistons hang on to beat the Hawks 99-98
Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-984 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Records double-double Okongwu closed Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime victory over the 76ers with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 47 minutes.
Impact Okongwu recorded his fifth double-double of the season -- and first since Nov. 13 -- in this win, and the big man continues to make the most of his minutes available in the Hawks' frontcourt. Regardless of whether he starts or plays off the bench, Okongwu is seeing enough minutes, and producing at a strong enough rate, to be considered across all formats. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in November.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Onyeka Okongwu is forcing a massive lineup decision the Hawks tried to delay Onyeka Okongwu has been on fire this season and warrants a starting spot.
5 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
Posts four stocks in spot start Okongwu recorded 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over Cleveland.
Impact Okongwu got the start Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and the former made the most of his opportunity by filling up the stat sheet during Atlanta's win. Okongwu has scored at least 15 points in each of his last eight outings (five starts), and over that span he has averaged 21.8 points on 58.2 percent shooting (including 48.2 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G) along with 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting lineup Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu will make his eighth start of the season Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu has been productive both as a starter and off the bench this season, and in 12 games since Nov. 2 he has averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
McCollum scores 46 as Wizards snap 14-game skid with 132-113 win over Hawks
CJ McCollum posted season highs with 46 points and 10 made 3-pointers, and the Washington Wizards never trailed en route to a 132-113 win over the Atlanta HawksNOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Returning to bench role Okongwu will come off the bench Tuesday against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu stepped into the starting lineup Sunday given the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, but the USC product will operate as a reserve Tuesday night. Okongwu has scored in double figures in each of his last three appearances off the bench.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in 20 points in win Okongwu closed Sunday's 113-110 win over the Hornets with 20 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes.
Impact After missing Saturday's win over New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, the 24-year-old big man got the starting nod in place of Kristaps Porzingis (rest) on Sunday. Okongwu was one of four Atlanta players to score 20-plus points and has now reached that mark in five of his last six appearances (four starts). During that span, he has averaged 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Johnson scores 28 and lifts Hawks over Hornets 113-110
Jalen Johnson scores 28 points as the Atlanta Hawks edge out the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on SundayNOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press
Starting sans Porzingis Okongwu will start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set, Okongwu will get the starting nod. In his previous six starts this season, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for action Sunday Okongwu (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu was previously listed as questionable with left ankle inflammation but will shed that designation and suit up Sunday. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) out, Okongwu is in line to make his seventh start of the season. In his first six, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Okongwu (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu sat out the first half of the Hawks' back-to-back Saturday against the Pelicans and is now questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hornets due to left ankle inflammation. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sidelined, Okongwu would likely draw the start if cleared, while Mouhamed Gueye would be the next option at center if he's unable to go.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Hawks Announce Onyeka Okongwu's Final Playing Status For Tonight's Game vs New Orleans After a disappointing loss to the Spurs on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the road tonight as they face the New Orlenas Pelicans....
NOVEMBER 22 • SI.COM
Won't play Saturday Okongwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact Okongwu will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back set, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's game against the Hornets. His absence should open up minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Okongwu is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu tweaked his ankle during Thursday's loss to the Spurs, and with Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans being the first of a back-to-back set, he may sit that one out. If Okongwu is unavailable for Saturday's game, that would open up some minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Dunk Score: Breaking down top slams from first month Shaedon Sharpe, Zion Williamson and Onyeka Okongwu lead in Dunk Score as we review the jams with the best scores so far.
NOVEMBER 21 • NBA.COM
Returns Thursday Okongwu (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's game against the Spurs with 5:26 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Impact Okongwu exited to the locker room in the second quarter after taking a spill, though he returned to action in the third. The big man should be able to handle his usual playing time the rest of the way.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to locker room Thursday Okongwu took a fall and headed to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Spurs, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Okongwu was down for a minute but appeared to be walking fine on his way to the locker room. It remains to be seen if the big man, who posted seven points and two rebounds in the first half, will return for the second half.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Moving to bench Thursday Okongwu is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact The Hawks will have Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup for this matchup against the Spurs, so Okongwu will return to the bench. The big man has alternated between the starting lineup and the second unit, starting in six of his 15 contests. Okongwu is averaging 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game when deployed off the bench this season.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta takes road win streak into matchup with San Antonio
Atlanta will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Hawks face San AntonioNOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press
Pistons win 11th straight for their longest streak in 18 years, 120-112 over short-handed Hawks
Cade Cunningham returned from injury with 25 points and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons won their 11th straight game, 120-112 over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks, whose five-game...NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press
Upgraded to available Okongwu (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out Tuesday, Okongwu is primed for a massive role at center. On the year, Okongwu has averaged 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest through 14 games.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Quin Snyder faces impossible lineup decision after Onyeka Okongwu's stunning breakout Should Atlanta commit to Onyeka Okongwu or Kristaps Porzingis as their starting center? Quin Snyder may already have the answer...
NOVEMBER 18 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
