The Atlanta Hawks have played one of the most challenging schedules in the NBA from a logistical standpoint. They have played 15 road games compared to just 10 home games and had two back-to-back’s this week, both with travel. Atlanta is already without star point guard Trae Young and have missed center Kristaps Porzingis for multiple games over this stretch as well. While they recently had a three-game losing streak this week, losing two of those games by a combined total of two points, Atlanta got a win last night against Washington and now they do not have to play a game until next Friday night.
Atlanta is going to welcome this time off. They have appeared to play with some heavy legs over the past week or so due to so much travel and stretches where they are having to play on back-to-back nights.
The other great thing for the Hawks is that star point guard Trae Young might be nearing his return.
How will Young’s return impact this team?