ATLANTA HAWKS NEWS

Bogdan Bogdanovic - Productive off bench Bogdanovic had 17 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 117-114 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Bogdanovic came off the bench once again Friday, but he tied for a team-high 35 minutes of playing time during the narrow victory. He's now scored in double figures in each of his last 10 appearances and has averaged 19.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 31.4 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Gallinari - Scores 10 against Wizards Gallinari accumulated 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Friday's 117-114 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Gallinari remained in the starting lineup for an eighth consecutive game Friday, and he scored in double figures for a third consecutive matchup despite shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor. He's scored 10-plus points in six of eight appearances since taking on a starting role and has averaged 12.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 29.9 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

De'Andre Hunter - Top scorer in win Hunter contributed 26 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 117-114 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Hunter has been inconsistent on the scoreboard across the last month, but he shot 66.7 percent from the floor Friday and matched his highest scoring total of the season during the narrow victory. He's played at least 35 minutes in each of the last four games and has averaged 15.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 36.5 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks get Collins back, escape with win vs. Wizards It was closer than it should have been, but the Hawks (31-32) picked up a key divisional win on the second night of a back-to-back against t...

MARCH 5, 2022 • AJC.COM

Wizards' loss to the Hawks feels like forever Trae Young It wasn’t quite the full-throated shimmy that NBA fans are used to from the Atlanta Hawks’ star young point guard — Trae Young’s heart wasn’...

MARCH 5, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Kevin Huerter - Dealing with left shoulder soreness Huerter exited Friday's win over the Wizards due to left shoulder soreness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Huerter went to the locker room in the second half of Friday's matchup and was unable to return to close out the game. He totaled five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist in 22 minutes prior to his departure. Coach Nate McMillan is hopeful that Huerter's injury isn't serious, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Monday against the Pistons.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter, Young help Hawks hold off Wizards 117-114

De’Andre Hunter scored 26 points and Trae Young added 25 to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 117-114 on Friday night

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Collins - Coming off bench Collins (foot) will come off the bench Friday against the Wizards, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Collins will presumably ease into his full workload after being out since Feb. 11 with a strained right foot. Danilo Gallinari will remain in the starting five for the time being.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Available Friday Collins (foot) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Collins will suit up for the first time since Feb. 11 after missing seven games due to a right foot strain. He'll presumably reclaim his starting role Friday, but it's possible that he could face a minutes restriction following his lengthy absence.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Okongwu - Out Friday Okongwu (concussion) is out Friday against the Wizards.

Impact The backup center remains in protocols, with his next chance of returning arriving Monday against the Pistons. On a positive note, the Hawks may be getting back John Collins (foot), who is questionable for Friday's game.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Questionable Friday Collins (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Collins last played Feb. 11, and he's been recovering from a strained right foot. If he returns Friday, there's a good chance he'll have his minutes monitored. Danilo Gallinari's workload would also presumably normalize with Collins' return.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chuck Checks In: Bulls battle rival Bucks in Chicago ' Chicago Bulls FINAL FROM ATLANTA: Hawks 130 Bulls 124. ( Bulls: 39-24, 15-15 on the road) LEADING SCORERS: Bulls: DeRozan and LaVine each with 22 pts. Haw...

MARCH 4, 2022 • NBA.COM

Sharife Cooper - Returns to G League Cooper was transferred to the College Park Skyhawks of the G League by the Hawks on Friday.

Impact Cooper was recalled by Atlanta on Thursday and didn't see the court during the 130-124 win over the Bulls. The 20-year-old has averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.3 assists over 29.1 minutes in the G League this season.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' Trae Young comes up clutch, Bulls fall in Atlanta 130-124 ' Chicago Bulls The Bulls Thursday should have been a little more prepared for what got them in a 130-124 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. After all, the guy's fi...

MARCH 4, 2022 • NBA.COM

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MARCH 4, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Young, Hawks set for matchup with the Wizards

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Huerter - Solid in win Huerter notched 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 130-124 win over Chicago.

Impact After scoring just nine points and fouling out amid an inefficient outing against the Celtics on Tuesday, Huerter bounced back in a signature win over the Bulls on Thursday. One of six Hawks to score in double figures Thursday, Huerter exceeded 15 points for the first time in over a month. Slashing 45.8/37.5/81.1 percent, Huerter is seeing lessened usage, but the highest efficiency of his career in 2021-22.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela - Double-double against Bulls Capela scored 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT) while adding 11 rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Thursday's 130-124 win over the Bulls.

Impact It was the 25th double-double of the season for the center, but only his third in 18 games since he returned from an ankle injury in late January. Capela only recently started seeing his usual workload on a consistent basis, however, and he's averaging 8.6 points, 11.6 boards and 1.3 blocks in 27.9 minutes a game over the last seven contests.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: After three: Bulls 92, Hawks 90. The Bulls... - The Athletic After three: Bulls 92, Hawks 90. The Bulls almost got run out of here over a six-minute stretch in the third quarter thanks to a 26-8 Hawks...

MARCH 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Trae Young plays through ankle sprain; leads Hawks to win vs. Bulls Executing well down the stretch, the Hawks (30-32) pulled off a much-needed, energizing win vs. the Bulls, 130-124, Thursday at State Farm A...

MARCH 4, 2022 • AJC.COM

Bogdan Bogdanovic - Pops for 20 off bench Bogdanovic scored 20 points (5-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT) while adding four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 130-124 win over the Bu...

Impact The 29-year-old guard continues to come up big for the Hawks as the team tries to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. Bogdanovic has scored at least 20 points in six of the last eight games, averaging 21.0 points, 4.8 boards, 3.5 threes, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals over that stretch as Atlanta's primary threat off the bench.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young - Pours in 39 in win Young scored a game-high 39 points (11-18 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT) while adding 13 assists, three rebounds and a steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 130-124 win over the Bulls.

Impact Chicago held a 10-point lead early in the third quarter, but Young then got hot from the outside to lead Atlanta to the comeback victory. He's scored more than 30 points in three straight games and seven of the last 12, averaging a blistering 29.3 points, 9.7 assists, 3.0 three and 2.9 boards over his last 12 games as the Hawks try to stay in the playoff picture.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks surge late, Young scores 39 points in win over Bulls

Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 3-pointer with 1:41 left gave Atlanta the lead and Trae Young scored 39 points in the Hawks’ 130-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trae Young - Good to go Thursday Young (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Young was considered a game-time decision due to the ankle injury he picked up during Tuesday's loss at Boston, but he's ready to take the court versus Chicago. The 22-year-old has averaged 29.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 8.4 assists in 34.2 minutes while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from deep across the past five contests.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE