The Atlanta Hawks will enter Wednesday’s game at the American Airlines Center without several contributors, including RayJ Dennis and Keshon Gilbert listed as doubtful, while Jonathan Kuminga is questionable with left knee injury management.
Atlanta has won its last two games, defeating Orlando 124-112 and Milwaukee 122-99, and holds a 10-game winning streak.
Dallas faces a more extensive injury list, with Kyrie Irving sidelined for left knee surgery and Dereck Lively II out with a right foot procedure. Brandon Williams is doubtful due to concussion protocol, while Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse, Caleb Martin, and Tyler Smith are all questionable.
The Mavericks dropped their last game to New Orleans 111-129 but beat Cleveland 130-120 two nights prior.
Atlanta relies on Jalen Johnson, who leads the team with 23.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributes 20.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, and Onyeka Okongwu adds 15.8 points with 7.8 boards. Dyson Daniels is the team’s primary playmaker with 6.1 assists per contest.
Dallas counters with Cooper Flagg, averaging 20.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while P.J. Washington adds 14.0 points and 7.0 boards. Naji Marshall and Max Christie are scoring threats with 15.3 and 12.7 points per game, respectively. Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson provide veteran scoring, though Thompson has struggled with a 38.0% three-point rate.
This matchup marks the second meeting between the teams this season, with Atlanta winning 124-112 in the first encounter on March 10 at home. The Hawks sit eighth in the Eastern Conference at 37-31, while the Mavericks remain 13th in the West with a 23-46 record.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
