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4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Onyeka Okongwu drops 28 points & 12 rebounds for Hawks vs. Heat | NBA Play-In Game

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Massive double-double in loss Okongwu posted 28 points (12-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 50 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game loss to Miami.

Impact Okongwu played a game-high 50 minutes in Friday's elimination game, and he finished as the game's leading rebounder and third in points behind Tyler Herro (30) and Trae Young (29). Okongwu earned a permanent spot in Atlanta's starting lineup January 20 and established himself as a cornerstone piece for the franchise. As a starter during the regular season, Okongwu averaged 14.9 points on 58.1 percent shooting, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 31.1 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grabs nine boards in Play-In Game Okongwu registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes in Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.

Impact Okongwu was one rebound shy from recording a double-double, and he finished second on the Hawks in boards behind Dyson Daniels (12). Okongwu ended the regular season having averaged 15.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 32.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break. The Hawks will play at home Friday for the eighth spot in the East against the winner of Wednesday's Play-In Game between the Bulls and Heat.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Okongwu (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Magic, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact After sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale against Orlando, Okongwu is unsurprisingly set to be available for Tuesday's meeting with the Magic. With Clint Capela (hand) still out of action, Okongwu should dominate the center minutes for the Hawks. Okongwu put together a breakout campaign in 2024-25, and he averaged 16.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.3 minutes over his final 14 games of the regular season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando and Atlanta meet in play-in game

The Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Okongwu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okongwu has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be joined on the sidelines by Georges Niang (rest), Trae Young (Achilles), Clint Capela (hand), Dyson Daniels (rest) and Caris LeVert (knee). They should all be back in action for Atlanta's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Magic on Tuesday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Okongwu is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left knee injury management.

Impact The Hawks have several regulars in danger of missing the regular-season finale, and the team must be smart about managing workloads since the Hawks will also play the Magic on Tuesday in the Play-In Tournament. Okongwu has started every game since the All-Star break for the Hawks, averaging 15.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and a combined 2.1 steals-plus-blocks in 26 appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs career-high 30 points in loss Okongwu ended Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Magic with 30 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 40 minutes.

Impact Okongwu stuffed the stat sheet against Orlando, recording a team- and career-high mark in points Tuesday. The fifth-year big man also posted a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his second consecutive double-double, marking his 27th such outing on the season. Okongwu also led the Hawks with three steals and has logged multiple swipes in 18 of his 72 regular-season appearances thus far.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero has 33 points and 10 rebounds as Magic turn back Hawks 119-112

Paolo Banchero had 33 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-112, taking command of the four-team play-in tournament race in the Eastern Conference

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paces Atlanta in victory Okongwu totaled 27 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 147-134 victory over Utah.

Impact Okongwu posted a team-high mark in points Sunday, marking his 10th outing with at least 20 points in 71 regular-season appearances. The big man also produced a game-high 12 rebounds en route to his 26th double-double on the season. Okongwu has provided three double-doubles over his last five games, during which he has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 blocks across 33.4 minutes per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Atlanta in victory Okongwu totaled 27 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 147-134 victory over Utah.

Impact Okongwu posted a team-high 27 points Sunday, marking his 10th outing with at least 20 points in 71 regular-season appearances. The big man also produced a game-high 12 rebounds en route to his 26th double-double on the season. Okongwu has provided three double-doubles over his last five games, during which he has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 blocks across 33.4 minutes per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks top Jazz, sending Utah to 9th straight loss Onyeka Okongwu scored 27 points with 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks snap a three-game skid with a 147-134 home victory over the Utah...

APRIL 7 • THESTATE.COM

Onyeka Okongwu dials up another double-double in Hawks Win over Jazz

APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE

Okongwu, Young help Hawks beat Jazz 147-134

Onyeka Okongwu had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Trae Young added 23 points and 15 assists and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Jazz 147-134, extending Utah’s losing streak to nine games

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-double Okongwu had 20 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Okongwu delivered his third double-double in the past five games, continuing to thrive as the starting center in Atlanta. Since finally supplanting Clint Capela, Okongwu has been able to realize some of the potential people had been waiting to see. In 16 games over the past month, he has put up delicious averages of 15.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis overcomes eye injury to lead the Mavericks past the Hawks, 120-118

Anthony Davis’ driving floater with 3.4 seconds left capped his 34-point night, his highest scoring game with Dallas, in the Mavericks’ 120-118 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on We...

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharpe and Avdija lead the Trail Blazers to a 127-113 win over the Hawks

Shaedon Sharpe had 33 points and 10 rebounds and Deni Avdija finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Atlanta Hawks 127-113

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in Milwaukee Okongwu finished Sunday's 145-124 win over the Bucks with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact The double-double was the 24th of the season for Okongwu, doubling his previous career high. The fifth-year center recorded nine of them in 14 March appearances, averaging 15.1 points, 11.1 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 threes on the month while shooting 56.8 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Okongwu closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 loss to the Heat.

Impact Okongwu finished just one rebound away from recording yet another double-double, and his two-way play has been spectacular for the Hawks, as he looks increasingly comfortable in a starting role while developing excellent chemistry with Trae Young. Okongwu has posted eight double-doubles in 13 games during the month of March.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela leaving Hawks this summer? After being benched in favor of Onyeka Okongwu and dangled in trade talks before the deadline, the early expectation is Hawks center Clint C...

MARCH 28 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Hawks' young core taking shape Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu and Zaccharie Risacher have been performing at a high level for Atlanta in recent weeks.

MARCH 26 • NBA.COM

Impressive double-double Okongwu contributed 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 15 rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Okongwu has been one of the standout performers for the Hawks this season, and he has taken full advantage of his new role as the starting center. The big man has started in 31 contests in a row and is averaging a solid line of 14.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and a combined 2.2 steals-plus-blocks per game in that stretch.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher lead Hawks to 132-119 win over 76ers

Trae Young scored 28 points with 12 assists, Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 132-119

MARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts another double-double Okongwu closed with 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 win over the Warriors.

Impact Okongwu has been one of the most consistent and productive big men in The Association since the end of the All-Star break, and his numbers back that up. Aside from filling the stat sheet and making his presence felt on both ends of the court in this win, Okongwu has recorded four consecutive double-doubles, and he's also recorded at least 20 points in his past two outings. The big man, who's firmly entrenched as the starting center not only for now but also probably for future years, has 22 double-doubles this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Orlando and Atlanta meet in play-in game

Banchero has 33 points and 10 rebounds as Magic turn back Hawks 119-112

Okongwu, Young help Hawks beat Jazz 147-134

Anthony Davis overcomes eye injury to lead the Mavericks past the Hawks, 120-118

Sharpe and Avdija lead the Trail Blazers to a 127-113 win over the Hawks

Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher lead Hawks to 132-119 win over 76ers