The Atlanta Hawks look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Orlando Magic as they face the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets tonight. With only three games left in the regular season, every matchup is critical for the Hawks' play-in tournament hopes.
Atlanta Hawks seek redemption after disappointing loss
The Hawks fell 119-112 to the Magic in a game that was never truly close. Orlando dominated from beyond the arc, shooting 41% from three despite being one of the league's worst three-point shooting teams. The loss also handed the Magic the tiebreaker, making Atlanta’s path to the No. 7 seed even tougher.
Despite the Nets being in full rebuild mode, they’ve given the Hawks trouble this season. Brooklyn won their last meeting 122-114, one of the more surprising upsets of the year. Atlanta can’t afford another slip-up against a team playing for draft position.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets : Key matchup of Onyeka Okongwu vs Nic Claxton (April 10, 2025)
Onyeka Okongwu had a breakout performance against Orlando, dropping 30 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 4-7 from three. His ability to stretch the floor will be tested against Nic Claxton, who remains a solid defender despite a down year.
Outside of Trae Young (28 points, 10 assists vs Orlando), the Hawks' starters struggled. Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels need to step up against a Nets defense that ranks 10th in PPG allowed but 27th in FG% allowed.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Team stats breakdown
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Brooklyn’s offense has been among the league’s worst, but rookie Drew Timme has shown promise, averaging 12.3 points and six rebounds in his last six games. Maxwell Lewis has also been a bright spot as a two-way contributor.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Injury report (April 10, 2025)
Hawks injury report (April 10, 2025)
- Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis) – Probable
- Clint Capela – Out
- Larry Nance Jr. – Out
Nets injury report (April 10, 2025)
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Out
- Cam Johnson – Out
- D’Angelo Russell – Out
- Cam Thomas – Out
- Noah Clowney – Out
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Betting odds (April 10, 2025)
- Spread: Hawks -13.5
- Total: 232.5
Odds are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Projected starting lineups (April 10, 2025)
Hawks projected starters
- G – Trae Young
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Zaccharie Risacher
- F – Mouhamed Gueye
- C – Onyeka Okongwu
Nets projected starters
- G – Reece Beekman
- G – Jalen Wilson
- F – Ziare Williams
- F – Trendon Watford
- C – Nicolas Claxton
The Hawks must treat this as a must-win game to keep their play-in hopes alive. Brooklyn’s defense could pose challenges, but Atlanta’s high-powered offense should prevail if the supporting cast steps up. Keep an eye on Okongwu’s matchup with Claxton and whether the Hawks can limit their turnovers against a Nets team that struggles to score.
Atlanta Hawks seek redemption after disappointing loss
The Hawks fell 119-112 to the Magic in a game that was never truly close. Orlando dominated from beyond the arc, shooting 41% from three despite being one of the league's worst three-point shooting teams. The loss also handed the Magic the tiebreaker, making Atlanta’s path to the No. 7 seed even tougher.
Despite the Nets being in full rebuild mode, they’ve given the Hawks trouble this season. Brooklyn won their last meeting 122-114, one of the more surprising upsets of the year. Atlanta can’t afford another slip-up against a team playing for draft position.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets : Key matchup of Onyeka Okongwu vs Nic Claxton (April 10, 2025)
Onyeka Okongwu had a breakout performance against Orlando, dropping 30 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 4-7 from three. His ability to stretch the floor will be tested against Nic Claxton, who remains a solid defender despite a down year.
Outside of Trae Young (28 points, 10 assists vs Orlando), the Hawks' starters struggled. Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels need to step up against a Nets defense that ranks 10th in PPG allowed but 27th in FG% allowed.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Team stats breakdown
Offensive rankings
Stat
Hawks Rank
Nets Rank
Defensive rankings
Stat
Hawks Rank
Nets Rank
Brooklyn’s offense has been among the league’s worst, but rookie Drew Timme has shown promise, averaging 12.3 points and six rebounds in his last six games. Maxwell Lewis has also been a bright spot as a two-way contributor.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Injury report (April 10, 2025)
Hawks injury report (April 10, 2025)
- Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis) – Probable
- Clint Capela – Out
- Larry Nance Jr. – Out
Nets injury report (April 10, 2025)
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Out
- Cam Johnson – Out
- D’Angelo Russell – Out
- Cam Thomas – Out
- Noah Clowney – Out
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Betting odds (April 10, 2025)
- Spread: Hawks -13.5
- Total: 232.5
Odds are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Projected starting lineups (April 10, 2025)
Hawks projected starters
- G – Trae Young
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Zaccharie Risacher
- F – Mouhamed Gueye
- C – Onyeka Okongwu
Nets projected starters
- G – Reece Beekman
- G – Jalen Wilson
- F – Ziare Williams
- F – Trendon Watford
- C – Nicolas Claxton
The Hawks must treat this as a must-win game to keep their play-in hopes alive. Brooklyn’s defense could pose challenges, but Atlanta’s high-powered offense should prevail if the supporting cast steps up. Keep an eye on Okongwu’s matchup with Claxton and whether the Hawks can limit their turnovers against a Nets team that struggles to score.
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