Hawks Looking To Stay Strong At Home
The Atlanta Hawks play host to the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena on Sunday.

The Hawks (11-8) return home after a loss in Houston in their last game. They are 7-3 at home this season and hope to add to their solid home record before they head back on the road for another short road trip. Trae Young leads the team, averaging 28.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. Dejounte Murray averages 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.0 steals, while John Collins is averaging 12.1 points, 7.1 rebounds 1.2 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. Clint Capela (mouth) missed the last game and is listed as questionable for action, while Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) will remain sidelined. The Hawks average 114.8 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 114.7 points against.

Meanwhile, the Heat (9-11) will look to build on a two-game win streak as they kick off a four-game road trip. hoping to build on their dismal, 1-7 road record. They continue to deal with a number of injuries, as Duncan Robinson (ankle) and Max Strus (shoulder) are listed as questionable for action, while Jimmy Butler (knee), Victor Oladipo (knee) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) will remain sidelined. Kyle Lowry is playing well, averaging 19.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals over the last five games. Bam Adebayo averages 19.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals, while Tyler Herro averages 18.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. The Heat average 108.6 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league. They are also struggling defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 109.5 points per game.
Posted on: 11/26/2022 1:18 PM