The last time Stephen Curry went up against the Atlanta Hawks, he dropped 60. So, the Hawks will surely have some trauma from the past meeting, in relation to the Splash Bro. Atlanta, however, fresh off a thrilling win over Sac Town, is heading into a tough matchup against the Warriors on Wednesday night. The Bay Area side has been one of the top teams in the NBA this season, so Ice Trae and Co. will have their hands full.
De’Andre Hunter has been outstanding to start the season, and with him in the lineup, the Hawks are 4-0. Last night’s win was a total team effort, highlighted by strong performances from Hunter and Young, and solid defense in the fourth quarter.
GSW is eager to bounce back after seeing their 3-game win streak get snapped by the Clippers in a 102-99 loss on Monday. Curry led the charge with 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Andrew Wiggins contributed 22 points, while Jonathan Kuminga added 12 points off the bench. However, no other player’s score reached double digits. They’ll need more help if they want to avoid another tough loss!
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Can the Hawks lockdown Curry and win the game?
Cody Zeller remains out, as he’s currently not with the team. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game because of left lateral lower leg inflammation. This same issue kept him out of the matchup against the Kings last night.
On the positive side, the injury report doesn’t include De’Andre Hunter, Kobe Bufkin, or Bogdan Bogdanovic, which is a great sign for the Hawks. If Jalen Johnson is cleared, it would mark the first time this season that the Atlanta side has their full rotation available. That’s an exciting prospect, especially considering Johnson’s last-minute change of status against Sacramento.
POSITION | STARTER | 2nd | 3rd |
PG | Trae Young | Kobe Bufkin | Keaton Wallace |
SG | Dyson Daniels | Vit Krejci | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
SF | Zaccharie Risacher | Bogdan Bogdanovic | De’Andre Hunter |
PF | Jalen Johnson (DD) | De’Andre Hunter | Larry Nance Jr. |
C | Clint Capela | Onyeka Okongwu | Larry Nance Jr. |
The Hawks are gaining momentum, winning 3 of their last 4 matchups. On Monday, they edged out the Kings with a 109-108 victory, showing resilience down the stretch. Clint Capela delivered a strong double-double, finishing with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Zaccharie Risacher chipped in 18 points, while Hunter led all scorers off the bench with 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting.
Meanwhile, Trae Young played the role of facilitator, dishing out 19 assists despite scoring just 7 points! This balanced performance should give the Atlanta Hawks fans plenty of reasons to feel optimistic against Steve Kerr’s fancy 12-man rotation.
Will Stephen Curry go off again against the Hawks?
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The Warriors have 4 players listed on their injury report. Listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks, Kevon Looney appears to be on the verge of a return from illness. Although the hoopster might sit out a 2nd consecutive game, the probable designation suggests he’s almost ready to suit up again.
Kyle Anderson is listed as questionable. He’s been having neck and back spasms but played in the previous 2 matches. A frequent name on the list has been Steph Curry. He’s listed as probable for this matchup. Looks like his left knee inflammation isn’t going away.
POSITION | STARTER | 2nd | 3rd |
PG | Stephen Curry (DD) | Brandin Podziemski | Moses Moody |
SG | Lindy Waters III | Buddy Hield | Moses Moody |
SF | Andrew Wiggins | Kyle Anderson (DD) | Moses Moody |
PF | Draymond Green | Jonathan Kuminga | Kyle Anderson (DD) |
C | Trayce Jackson-Davis | Kevon Looney (DD) | Draymond Green |
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De’Anthony Melton suffered an ACL sprain during the Warriors’ victory over the Mavericks. He has been out since then with no timeline for return. The Warriors are coming off a tough loss to the LA Clippers, but they had been on a strong run, winning 10 of their last 12 games. Meanwhile, the Hawks are entering this matchup with some confidence after a solid win over the Kings on Monday.
It’s clear both teams have been playing well, and this game should be an exciting one. Thoughts?
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