There was some harm information to watch main as much as tonight’s recreation between the Hawks and the Bucks. After being questionable coming into the sport, the Hawks dominated Jalen Johnson out for tonight. Giannis Antetokounmpo was possible for tonight’s recreation and was made out there to play.
The primary 5 on the ground for the Hawks tonight will likely be Dejounte Murray, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vit Krejci, De’Andre Hunter, and Clint Capela.
Milwaukee will likely be beginning Pat Beverley, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brook Lopez.
With Trae Younger out, Dejounte Murray has needed to take it upon himself to create extra offense for the Hawks and he has performed so, none extra evident than final recreation vs Boston. Murray shot the ball 44 occasions together with 19 threes, and scored 44 factors and the Hawks wanted each one among them. The Bucks should not have defenders like Jrue Vacation and Derrick White and on paper, that is a neater matchup for him as a scorer. I do not know if he scores over 40 once more, however he ought to have the shot quantity.
Bogdan Bogdanovic has been taking part in effectively this week, particularly within the two video games towards the Celtics. His three-point taking pictures has dipped to beneath 30% within the final two video games, however he’s attending to the basket and scoring nonetheless. He can even benefit from a weaker Milwaukee perimeter protection.
After having the sport of his life on Monday vs Boston, Vit Krejci has scored 9 factors within the final two video games behind. The Hawks do not want him to attain rather a lot, however the offense is healthier when he can hit threes and contribute on offense.
De’Andre Hunter has moved again into the beginning lineup with Johnson out and I do not see the Hawks taking him out. He’s taking part in main minutes now after being on a minutes restriction getting back from his harm. He shot the ball effectively from three in each video games towards Boston and he’ll probably be tasked with guarding Middleton tonight as effectively.
The participant that is likely to be a very powerful for the Hawks tonight is Clint Capela, who’s taking part in his finest basketball of the season. Capela has a double-double in 10 of the final 11 video games and one space the place the Bucks battle is rebounding. The Hawks scored 28 second-chance factors towards the Celtics on Thursday and that was the distinction within the recreation. He may also spend time guarding Giannis tonight.
The bench gamers for the Hawks have been taking part in effectively throughout this profitable streak, particularly Garrison Matthews. Matthews is taking pictures the ball effectively from three and brings scoring off the bench. Bruno Fernando, Trent Forrest, and Wesley Matthews are different guys you’ll probably see tonight.