The Atlanta Hawks (38-38, 34-42 ATS, 42-34 O/U) battle the Brooklyn Nets (41-35, 38-36-2 ATS, 35-40 O/U) in an Eastern Conference showdown on Friday evening. The Hawks earned a narrow home win against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Nets beat the Rockets on Wednesday night. The Nets lead the season series 2-1.
The Atlanta Hawks enter this one as a winner of two of their last three games. Atlanta beat the Pacers, lost a home decision to the Grizzlies, and were small three-point favorites in a 120-118 home win against the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. It was a notable win as the Hawks are 8th in the conference entering Thursday night. It’s been an inconsistent season due to the shaky defense. The Hawks are 5-5 in their last ten games and have covered the spread in half the games in that span.
Trae Young has connected on at least 50% of his field goals in two of his last three performances. The 24-year-old point guard has averaged 33.5 points in the two meetings against the Nets and is sporting an average of 26.5 PPG and 10 APG. Dejounte Murray is in a groove, sinking at least 20 points in three of his last four games. The 26-year-old shooting guard nett ed 29 points on Tuesday and has increased his season average to 20.5 PPG on 45% shooting. De’Andre Hunter scored nine points in the meeting against the Nets last month. The 25-year-old small forward has reported an average of 15.4 PPG and 4.3 RPG.
.@KennethNugent is donating $3 to the Hawks Foundation for #ScoreForScholarships with every point we score this season
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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 29, 2023
The Hawks are 2-3 in their last five road bouts including losses to the Spurs and Timberwolves. Atlanta continues to excel in the offensive end. They have scored at least 119 points in five consecutive games and are averaging 118 points on the season, good for third in the NBA. The Hawks are conceding an average of 117.8 points, placing them 25th.
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