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Kuminga Debuts for Hawks Amidst Wizards Clash
25 Feb
Summary
- Jonathan Kuminga to make Hawks debut after trade, but not in starting lineup.
- Hawks aim for repeat success against Wizards, having won three of last four.
- Atlanta's recent win featured a historic defensive stand in the final eight minutes.
The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Washington Wizards tonight, with the game's main storyline being the debut of Jonathan Kuminga. Acquired from the Warriors at the trade deadline, Kuminga has been sidelined by a bone bruise but is now available. Despite his availability, Kuminga will not be in the starting lineup, as the Hawks are opting to keep CJ McCollum in the starting five.
The Hawks have a favorable recent record against the Wizards, having won three of their last four encounters. Their most recent victory on December 6th saw Jalen Johnson record a triple-double. Atlanta is also riding momentum from a recent 115-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on February 22nd. In that game, the Hawks achieved a rare feat, outscoring their opponent 24-2 in the final eight minutes, a defensive performance not seen in play-by-play records since at least 1997-98 and the first such instance in the NBA this season.
Furthermore, the Hawks showcased strong rebounding in their win against the Nets, securing 52 rebounds to Brooklyn's 34. This marked their eighth game this season with 50 or more rebounds, improving their record to 6-2 when achieving this benchmark. Three players recorded double-digit rebounds in that contest, highlighting the team's consistent performance on the boards in February.
