Rockets vs Hawks

Trae Young and the Hawks look to halt a frustrating five-game skid against the red-hot Rockets team, who have reeled off three straight wins and seem poised for another victory. Atlanta remains without its starting power forward due to a lingering ankle injury, while the Rockets will be missing their backup shooting guard thanks to a nagging wrist issue. Young has historically feasted on Houston’s defense, but Jalen Green has countered in past matchups with high-volume scoring. With both teams well past the 41-game threshold, playoff positioning hangs in the balance for a Hawks squad trying to climb out of their slump.

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Trae Young and the Hawks enter this matchup desperate to break a five-game skid at home against the surging Rockets crew, riding the momentum of their 3 game win stream. The Hawks’ starting power forward remains sidelined by a nagging ankle injury, and the Rockets are without their backup small forward due to a sore knee. Historically, Young drops high-scoring performances against Houston, with Jalen Green responding in kind with his own offensive onslaught. Both rosters have reached the midway point of the season, which adds playoff implications to this interconference tilt. Given Atlanta’s defensive woes, Houston’s potent offense, and both teams consistently pushing the pace, the Over 226.5 points is the pick to make.

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