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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Drawing spot start
Mathews is starting Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mathews is in line for his first start of the 2024-25 campaign after Jalen Johnson (lower leg) was ruled out 15 minutes prior to tipoff. Mathews is averaging 7.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 18.4 minutes in his last five games off the bench, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him reach the 20-minute threshold Monday.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Won't suit up Monday
Johnson (lower leg) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Johnson was a late addition to the injury report and is dealing with left lateral lower leg inflammation. With the 22-year-old forward sidelined, Garrison Mathews, De'Andre Hunter and Larry Nance are candidates for an increased role Monday.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Out Monday
Krejci has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings due to right adductor strain injury management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Krejci returned from a nine-game absence Sunday, playing 21 minutes off the bench during a loss to Portland. As expected, he'll be sidelined for the second half of Atlanta's back-to-back set but should be available Wednesday in Golden State. However, with Atlanta getting close to full strength, it's unclear how many minutes will be available for Krejci moving forward.
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Hawks' Kobe Bufkin: Available Monday
Bufkin (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Bufkin is cleared to make his season debut after missing the first month due to a dislocated right shoulder. The Hawks will be surprisingly healthy Monday, so it's unclear if Bufkin will actually see any playing time.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Good to go Monday
Hunter (knee) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
As expected, Hunter is good to go Monday after missing the first half of the back-to-back set for right knee injury management. On Friday, Hunter returned from a 10-game absence due to a knee injury and scored 22 points (7-13 FG) in 21 minutes during a win over Washington.
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Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Not listed on injury report
Bogdanovic (hamstring) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Bogdanovic was recently sent to the G League as part of his rehab, and it appears everything went well, as the sharpshooter is cleared to make his first appearance since the season opener. Given the lengthy layoff and the unexpected stellar play from Dyson Daniels, Atlanta can likely afford to ease Bogdanovic back into his usual role. Bogdanovic averaged a career-high 30.4 minutes per game last year.
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Hawks' Clint Capela: Plays just 20 minutes
Capela provided eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Capela played 20 minutes compared to Onyeka Okongwu, and it doesn't help the veteran's case that he was severely outplayed as well. Despite holding onto the starting role, his minutes have suffered in recent games, as he's played 22 or fewer minutes in four of his last five outings.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Posts well-rounded line in return
Krejci (adductor) tallied eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Making his return from a nine-game absence due to a right adductor strain, Krejci slotted back into the Atlanta rotation and finished second to only center Onyeka Okongwu in minutes among Hawks reserves. Though he produced well across the board during his time on the court, Krejci is likely to see his minutes trend downward from here. De'Andre Hunter (knee) sat out Sunday due to injury management but should be back in action Monday in Sacramento, while Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) also appear poised to return from multi-game absences at some point during the upcoming week.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-doubles off bench Sunday
Okongwu totaled 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
It seems it'll only be a matter of time before Okongwu replaces Clint Capela in the starting lineup, but the former is outplaying the veteran even with a bench role. Okongwu logged 28 minutes compared to Capela's 20 in this contest, and the former remains a steady source of points and rebounds even if he's not featuring in the first unit. Okongwu has posted back-to-back doubles and is averaging 10.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks since the start of November.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Scores 25 points Sunday
Johnson registered 25 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Johnson was extremely efficient Sunday and missed just four of his 14 shots en route to leading the Hawks in scoring despite the defeat. Trae Young remains the go-to player for Atlanta, but Johnson continues to thrive and is surpassing the numbers he posted in his career-best campaign in 2023-24. He's scored at least 20 points in six of his nine appearances in November, a span where he's averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest.
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Hawks' Trae Young: Comes close to double-double
Young chipped in 29 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Young recorded nine double-doubles over his first 11 outings this season, but he hasn't accomplished that feat in his last two appearances. That said, he remains highly productive and one of the best guards in The Association. The star floor general is averaging 21.1 points, 10.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game since the beginning of November despite shooting just 38 percent from the floor in that span.
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Hawks' Kobe Bufkin: Remains out Sunday
Bufkin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Bufkin has yet to make his season debut for the Hawks while working his way back from a dislocated right shoulder he sustained during the preseason. The 21-year-old's next chance to suit up will come in the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday against the Kings.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Available Sunday
Krejci (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against Portland, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Krejci is cleared to make his first appearance since Oct. 28. He played at least 10 minutes in each of his first four appearances and will likely be limited even if he's part of the rotation Sunday.
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Hawks' Kobe Bufkin: Unlikely to play Sunday
Bufkin (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Bufkin continues to work his way back from a dislocated right shoulder that he suffered during the preseason in October. He spent the past week in the G League to get some practice time, and while he was recalled by the Hawks on Friday, he doesn't appear ready to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut Sunday. Bufkin's next chance to play will be Monday against the Kings.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Upgraded to questionable
Krejci (thigh) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Krejci could return earlier than expected to the hardwood due to this questionable tag. He's made just four appearances off the bench this season, however, so he's not likely to have a lot of fantasy appeal even if deemed available.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Not playing Sunday
Hunter is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right knee injury management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter won't play in the first half of a back-to-back set, but since it's due to management, he should return for the game against the Kings on Monday. Hunter is averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in three appearances (two starts) this season.
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Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye: Headed to G League
The Hawks assigned Gueye to the College Park Skyhawks of the G League on Saturday.
Gueye has played just 11 total minutes in the NBA this season. The 22-year-old big man should continue to receive increased playing time in the G League.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
116.6 (7th) |
120.4 (28th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| J. Johnson SF Jalen Johnson SF | Lower Leg |
| V. Krejci SF Vit Krejci SF | Thigh |
| C. Zeller C Cody Zeller C | Personal |
| S. Lundy SG Seth Lundy SG | Ankle |
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