ATL
Balanced effort in loss
Risacher has now alternated double-digit scoring efforts in his last seven games, posting single-digit points in three of these appearances. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has still been solid overall since the All-Star break as he continues to develop, averaging 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes while shooting 44.8 percent from deep over these last 12 outings.
Mar 15, 00:01
Team-high 18 points Friday
Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring Friday, recording his 18th double-double of the campaign in the absence of Clint Capela (personal). It's been a breakout year for the 24-year-old big man, who's averaged 14.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 31.0 minutes in 12 games following the All-Star break.
Mar 15, 00:00
ATL
Shooting woes continue in loss
Young's recent shooting woes carried into Friday, as he's now failed to shoot at least 50 percent in any of his last nine games. During this period, the superstar floor general has remained productive with averages of 21.9 points, 11.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 35.5 minutes. Young is also shooting a dreadful 18.5 percent from deep during this span, though.
Mar 14, 23:57
ATL
Good to go Friday
Young has been a mainstay on the injury report due to the right Achilles injury this season, though he's missed just three outings since Jan. 1. The star point guard has made an appearance in nine of the club's last 10 outings, during which he has averaged 24.2 points, 12.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers across 35.8 minutes per contest.
Mar 14, 17:47
ATL
Remains out Friday
Capela will miss his second consecutive contest due to personal reasons. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Brooklyn. Dominick Barlow and Mouhamed Gueye are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Capela being sidelined.
Mar 14, 13:06