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Onyeka Okongwu

ATL Forward-Center #17

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Onyeka Okongwu (knee) finished Monday’s Game 2 win over the Knicks with 15 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers.

A game-time call for Game 2 due to right knee inflammation, Okongwu was able to play 30 minutes without any issues. And he held his own against New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns, grabbing as many rebounds while scoring three fewer points. For the Hawks to win this series, they’ll need Okongwu to hold serve more often than not against KAT, which he is certainly capable of doing. Game 3 is on Thursday in Atlanta.
Jalen Johnson

ATL Forward #1

Jalen Johnson amassed 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in Monday’s Game 2 win over the Knicks.

New York’s Josh Hart has been solid defensively against Johnson in the first two games of this series, but the Hawks’ forward shot the ball better than he did in Game 1. After shooting 8-of-19 from the field in Game 1, Johnson made 50 percent of his attempts in Game 2. Add in the rebounds, and this was a solid effort on a night when the Hawks received key contributions from multiple players. It would be unsurprising if Johnson had a big night in Game 3 on Thursday after Atlanta grabbed the momentum with its comeback in Game 2.
Jonathan Kuminga

ATL Forward #0

Jonathan Kuminga accounted for 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), our rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Monday’s Game 2 win over the Knicks.

Kuminga’s play in Game 2 was one of the underlying reasons why the Hawks came back to even the series. The Hawks’ forward shot 6-of-8 from inside the arc, and his defensive ability allowed Atlanta to keep Dyson Daniels (6/4/2/2/1) on the bench in crunch time. As a result, there was no one on the court the Knicks could hide Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns on defensively, which factored into CJ McCollum taking over late. Kuminga played 35 minutes on Monday, and that may also be the case for Game 3 on Thursday.
CJ McCollum

ATL Guard #3

CJ McCollum tallied 32 points (12-of-22 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Monday’s Game 2 win over the Knicks.

McCollum and the Hawks appeared headed for a 0-2 deficit, but an elite fourth quarter on both ends of the floor shifted the series momentum to Atlanta. While he did miss two free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining that would have extended the Hawks’ lead to three, McCollum was outstanding throughout Game 2. Productive enough to keep the visitors within striking distance during the third quarter, McCollum was the main reason why the Hawks walked down the Knicks in the fourth. Game 3 is on Thursday in Atlanta.
Mouhamed Gueye

ATL Forward #18

Mouhamed Gueye (hip) is available to return to Monday’s Game 2 against the Knicks.

Gueye suffered a right hip contusion during the first quarter, resulting in Tony Bradley playing six minutes in his stead. While Gueye has not offered much production when on the floor, he’s needed due to Atlanta’s lack of frontcourt depth.
Mouhamed Gueye

ATL Forward #18

Mouhamed Gueye (hip) is questionable for Monday’s Game 2 against the Knicks.

Gueye fell hard on his right hip after attempting to complete a dunk during the first quarter. The Hawks’ forward remained down on the court for a few minutes before slowly walking back to the locker room. Tony Bradley has entered the rotation and will likely stay there if Gueye can’t return.
Onyeka Okongwu

ATL Forward-Center #17

Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is out for Monday’s Game 2 against the Knicks.

Okongwu’s inflamed right knee will not keep him out of Monday’s game, with the Hawks needing a win to even the series at one game apiece. Mouhamed Gueye will remain in the backup center role, while Tony Bradley may pick up another DNP-CD.
Onyeka Okongwu

ATL Forward-Center #17

Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Monday’s Game 2 against the Knicks.

Okongwu, who logged 37 minutes in Saturday’s series-opening defeat, is dealing with inflammation in his right knee. With Jock Landale (ankle) likely out for the series, the Hawks can ill afford to lose Okongwu. Mouhamed Gueye would see his minutes increase if Okongwu sits, and Tony Bradley may enter the rotation after being a DNP-CD in Game 1.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

ATL Guard #7

Nickeil Alexander-Walker accounted for 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks.

Among the most improved players in the NBA this season, Alexander-Walker struggled in his Hawks postseason debut on Saturday. He shot 3-of-9 from two and wasn’t much better from beyond the arc while offering limited value in the other categories of importance. Given how well Alexander-Walker played throughout the season, nights like Saturday have not been the norm. He’ll look to improve his shooting efficiency in Game 2 on Monday.
CJ McCollum

ATL Guard #3

CJ McCollum amassed 26 points (11-of-20 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one block and four three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks.

After scoring 29 points in his final appearance of the regular season, McCollum got his 2026 postseason off to a good start with another efficient effort on Saturday. The veteran guard shot 55 percent from the field overall and 4-of-9 from three-point range. However, McCollum will need to clean up the turnovers, as he was responsible for five. The Hawks will look to even the series at one game apiece when they visit the Knicks again on Monday.

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