The Atlanta Hawks visit the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night for an East vs. West battle.
San Antonio enters the game at 10-4 and is riding with confidence after winning their last two matchups. The Spurs have protected their home floor well, taking seven of nine games there.
Atlanta shows up with a 9-6 record and plenty of momentum too, especially after stacking four straight road wins.
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Is Jalen Johnson Playing Tonight Against The San Antonio Spurs?
Jalen Johnson will suit up tonight against the Spurs. He’s been driving the Hawks all season, recently earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week while putting up 22 points, 9.5 boards, and 6.5 assists a night.
Nothing in the injury reports points to him sitting out. The tough part for the Hawks is that Trae Young won’t play, while both Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzingis remain questionable.
Where to Watch the Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs?
You can watch the Atlanta Hawks take on the San Antonio Spurs live on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and NBA TV. The matchup tips off at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young is out with a right knee MCL sprain.
- Kristaps Porzingis is questionable with right knee soreness.
- Zaccharie Risacher is questionable with a hip issue.
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Victor Wembanyama is out due to a calf strain.
- Stephon Castle is out with a left hip flexor strain.
- Dylan Harper is out with a calf injury.
- Jordan McLaughlin is out with a hamstring issue.
Atlanta Hawks Players Stats
- Jalen Johnson Stats: GP 13, PTS 22.0, REB 9.5, AST 6.5, BLK 0.3
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Stats: GP 13, PTS 18.3, REB 2.8, AST 3.5, BLK 0.8
- Trae Young Stats: GP 5, PTS 17.8, REB 2.0, AST 7.8, BLK 0.2
- Kristaps Porziņģis Stats: GP 9, PTS 17.3, REB 5.7, AST 3.7, BLK 1.6
- Onyeka Okongwu Stats: GP 15, PTS 16.1, REB 7.4, AST 2.5, BLK 1.1
San Antonio Spurs Players Stats
- Victor Wembanyama Stats: GP 12, PTS 26.2, REB 12.9, AST 4.0, BLK 3.6
- De’Aaron Fox Stats: GP 6, PTS 22.7, REB 3.2, AST 6.2, BLK 0.3
- Stephon Castle Stats: GP 13, PTS 17.3, REB 5.8, AST 7.5, BLK 0.4
- Dylan Harper Stats: GP 6, PTS 14.0, REB 4.0, AST 3.8, BLK 0.0
- Devin Vassell Stats: GP 14, PTS 13.6, REB 3.5, AST 2.6, BLK 0.3
Hawks vs. Spurs Preview
Both teams come into this matchup with solid form. The Spurs enter as the favorites, but the game looks balanced enough that either side could take control if their offense clicks early.
San Antonio has owned its home floor, winning eight of its last ten there while putting up more than 118 points per game. Even without Victor Wembanyama, they’ve kept their offense sharp and their defense steady.
Atlanta has built some momentum as well. The Hawks have won four straight on the road and average 117.2 points per game, pushing the pace and relying heavily on transition chances and long-range shooting, though their defense still slips at times.
When you line up recent form, head-to-head numbers, and how both offenses are trending, this one points to a close finish with Atlanta having a real shot at stealing a win on the road. They’ve handled Western Conference teams well and usually respond when cast as underdogs away from home.
