Hawks vs Nuggets
Fri, Dec 5
Final
Hawks
Hawks
(13 - 10)
133
-
134
Nuggets
Nuggets
(15 - 6)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 41 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 133 |
| Nuggets | 23 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 134 |
Venue: State Farm Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Johnson
ATL | #1 | F
21
18
16
Nikola JokiÄ
DEN | #15 | C
40
9
8
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 75% chance of winning the game
The Nuggets' elite offense and historic road dominance should overwhelm a depleted Hawks roster missing its primary playmaker.
Key Analysis
- • Atlanta is severely handicapped by the confirmed absence of Trae Young and likely absences of Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis.
- • Nikola Jokic averages a triple-double threat (28.7 PPG, 12.6 RPG) and holds a significant size advantage over Atlanta's interior defense.
- • Denver boasts the NBA's top-ranked offense scoring 125.1 points per game, while Atlanta's defense allows nearly 116 points per night.
- • The Nuggets have won a franchise-record eight consecutive road games, contrasting with the Hawks' recent 23-point blowout loss at home.
- • Jamal Murray is in peak form after a recent 52-point explosion, creating a perimeter mismatch against Atlanta's depleted backcourt.
- • To stay competitive, the Hawks must maximize Dyson Daniels' steal ability (2.3 SPG) to force turnovers and disrupt Denver's rhythm.
