Brooklyn Nets (22-36) vs Atlanta Hawks (26-32)
Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Young and Okongwu are out for Atlanta with Gueye probable. Thomas is out for Brooklyn. Atlanta improved to 26-32 following their 124-97 home win to Utah. The Hawks hit 49% with 38% from three. Jalen Johnson scored 22 points with 13 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter chipped in with 20 points and five boards. Atlanta held Utah to 37% shooting with 29% from three. Brooklyn fell to 22-36 after their 108-81 road defeat to Orlando. The Nets converted 39% with 26% from three. Dennis Schroder had 15 points with two assists. Nic Claxton had 10 points and five rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 53% shooting to the Magic with 36% from three. The Pick: Atlanta on the road is surrendering 119.7 points per 100 possessions while scoring 116 per 100. They play at a fast pace and allow 49.8% shooting away from home. At home the Nets are putting up 115.6 points per 100 possessions while surrendering 114.4 per 100. They are surrendering 48.3% shooting over their past five games. Play Atlanta and Brooklyn over 222