The Atlanta Hawks have made a change in their starting lineup over the past few games, starting Onyeka Okongwu over Clint Capela at center. Okongwu has earned the position after his recent performances coming off the bench,
The Hawks are on a 3-game winning streak. The Hawks are 2-0 (!) in Boston this season. Huge games from Trae Young (28 points, 12 assists) and Onyeka Okongwu (19 points, 13 rebounds)
The fifth-year big man logged his 10th double-double of the season in the narrow defeat. He's now averaging 14.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 64.0 percent from the field in three games as a starter this season.
Onyeka Okongwu has recorded three consecutive double-doubles off the bench, and made history for the Hawks doing so.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum addressed the heated moment he shared with Onyeka Okongwu during his team’s overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Boston Celtics fell short against the Atlanta Hawks,
Joe Mazzulla defends Jayson Tatum following his tussle with Onyeka Okongwu during the Celtics overtime defeat to the Hawks.
The power forward, who added 23 points, had been a doubt for the game with a left shoulder strain, and did not take many shots during the warm-up
Some tempers flared early in overtime between the Celtics and Hawks, though there were no extra fouls or techs afterwards.
Trae Young tied it late in regulation with two free throws; finished with 28 points to hand Boston another puzzling loss.
Onyeka Okongwu has never suffered from a lack of talent. The Hawks took him with the sixth overall pick after an excellent freshman season at USC. His athletici
Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics.
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics, 119-115, for their 3rd straight win. Atlanta Hawks Top Performers Trae Young – 28 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 3 3PM 27th games w/ 10 or more AST Dyson Daniels – 23 points,