Hawks seek fourth straight win against Nets on back-to-back

The Atlanta Hawks will face the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena, seeking to extend their three-game winning streak. Atlanta (6-4) comes into the matchup after defeating the Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday night, while Brooklyn (2-6) is opening a four-game road trip following a 114-104 home victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

Both teams will play on the second night of a back-to-back, adding fatigue as a significant variable. The Hawks are navigating multiple injuries, with Henri Veesaar sidelined for the season due to an ACL tear, while Jock Landale (hip), Mouhamed Gueye (foot), Asa Newell (toe), and Keshon Gilbert (knee) are listed as out. Jalen Johnson, the Hawks' forward, is listed as probable after missing three games with an ankle sprain. Brooklyn will be without Egor Demin (leg bruise), though Nolan Traoré and Danny Wolf are expected to contribute after strong performances in the Nets' recent win.

The Nets' road trip presents a test of whether their Wednesday momentum translates away from home, while Atlanta aims to maintain offensive pressure despite schedule fatigue. Atlanta's defense ranks as a broader concern for the team, though their offense has generated 139 points in recent games. The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 224.5 points. Last season, Atlanta averaged 118.5 points per game while shooting 43.8 percent from three-point range, while Brooklyn allowed opponents to score 115.9 points per game and shoot 49.7 percent from the field.