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Krejci will start against Denver on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The fifth-year pro will join the first unit due to Zaccharie Risacher (knee) being sidelined. Krejci has started just two games so far this season, during which he has averaged 13.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 35.0 minutes per tilt. He has been extremely efficient from three-point range of late, shooting 49.2 percent from downtown on 6.5 attempts per game over his last 10 outings.
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Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye: Reverting to bench Friday
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Gueye is not in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Gueye made his fourth start of the season Wednesday against the Pelicans, finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks over 31 minutes. Despite the impressive stat line, the third-year pro will revert to a bench role Friday due to the return of Onyeka Okongwu, though Gueye should still have a sizeable reserve role in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles).
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Won't play Friday
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Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Denver.
With Risacher out, there will be more minutes available for Vit Krejci and Luke Kennard. Risacher's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Warriors.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Not playing Friday
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Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Porzingis was a late addition to Friday's injury report due to left Achilles tendinitis, and the injury will prevent him from playing in Friday's contest. Mouhamed Gueye is in line for more minutes off the bench in Porzingis' absence. Porzingis' next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Warriors.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Late addition to injury report
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Risacher is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to left knee inflammation.
Risacher was an extremely late addition to the injury report, which isn't a positive sign for his availability. The second-year forward will likely be a game-time call ahead of Friday's tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. If he isn't cleared to suit up, Vit Krejci and Luke Kennard could see increased playing time.
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Hawks' Corey Kispert: Ruled out Friday
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Kispert (not with team) will not play Friday against the Nuggets.
Kispert's trade to Atlanta was finalized Friday morning, but he and CJ McCollum haven't joined the team yet. Presumably, both players will be ready to make their debuts Sunday against the Warriors.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Late addition to injury report
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Porzingis is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to left Achilles tendinitis.
Porzingis is a late addition to the injury report Friday, which tends to be an ominous sign. The star big man has come off the bench in four consecutive games, and his possible absence would open up more playing time for Mouhamed Gueye in the frontcourt rotation.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Won't play Friday
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McCollum (not with team) will not play Friday against the Nuggets.
McCollum's trade to Atlanta was finalized Friday morning, but he and Corey Kispert haven't joined the team just yet. McCollum's next chance to debut for the Hawks will be Sunday against the Warriors.
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Not listed on injury report
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Okongwu (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Denver.
Okongwu missed Wednesday's win over the Pelicans with an illness, but he'll get back out there Friday night, which should shift Mouhamed Gueye back to the second unit. Asa Newell could drop from the rotation entirely with Okongwu active.
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Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye: Monster line in win
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Gueye supplied 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and four steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 win over the Pelicans.
With Onyeka Okongwu (illness) sidelined Wednesday, the Hawks let Gueye loose with the starters, and he delivered. He posted his second double-double of the season and set a new career-high mark in steals (4). Kristaps Porzingis is likely to have reduced workloads going forward, so Gueye could be able to build some momentum from this eruption.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Sees 19 minutes in win
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Krejci recorded five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 victory over the Pelicans.
The Hawks traded away Trae Young (quadriceps) on Wednesday, but they added CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert which could crowd things for Krejci. Krejci has had some solid outings in recent weeks, so it will be interesting to see what kind of role he carves out for the new-look Hawks.
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Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Fills up stat sheet vs. Pelicans
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Alexander-Walker ended with 17 points (6-18 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 win over the Pelicans.
Alexander-Walker continues to thrive in his first year in Atlanta, scoring in double figures in 35 of 37 games this season. While he had one of his least efficient shooting nights, the 27-year-old guard was impactful on the defensive end, matching a season high with five combined steals and blocks. Alexander-Walker has started the past six games for Atlanta, and now, with Trae Young dealt to the Wizards on Wednesday, he should continue to see healthy playing time. Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.8 points, 3.4 threes, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.9 minutes per contest over his last nine games.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Daniels recorded 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 win over the Pelicans.
Daniels notched his seventh straight game scoring in double figures and led the team with eight assists in Wednesday's win. He also recorded three steals for the first time since Dec. 1 after tallying nine games with at least three swipes in October and November. With Trae Young traded to Washington on Wednesday, Daniels should continue to serve as one of Atlanta's top playmaking options. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 13.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 34.9 minutes per game over his last 15 outings.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Adds 19 points in win
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Johnson supplied 19 points (9-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 victory over the Pelicans.
Johnson didn't have his best statistical outing in the win, finishing with more turnovers (six) than assists for just the fourth time this season. His five dimes marked his lowest since Nov. 7, but he still extended his streak of games with at least five assists to 27, the third-longest in the league this season. The star forward should continue to rack up the counting stats with star point guard Trae Young traded to the Wizards on Wednesday. Johnson has averaged 25.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 36.4 minutes per contest over his last 11 games.
Risacher registered 25 points (8-13 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 win over the Pelicans.
Risacher delivered arguably his best performance of the season in the win over New Orleans, setting season highs in both points and rebounds. The 20-year-old forward also saw a season-high 34 minutes and knocked down a career-best seven three-pointers, topping his previous high of four set Nov. 25. It marked Risacher's first 20-point outing since Nov. 4. For the season, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick is averaging 11.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 threes, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 24.6 minutes per game.
