Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NBA match.
Atlanta Hawks
Even without Trae Young, the Hawks' offense managed to create problems for Philadelphia (114:125) throughout the game, scoring a whopping 45 points in just the second quarter. Young has fully recovered and is ready to play. Throughout the season, he has gradually found his form, scoring 30+ points with 10.4 assists in three out of the last four games as the leader of the Hawks.
Denver Nuggets
The reigning champion is currently experiencing the longest losing streak of the season. The Nuggets have lost three times in a row, and they were the first to lose at home to Houston (106:114). Jamal Murray, after his return, made 11 out of 17 shots, while Nikola Jokić was limited to just one assist throughout the first half.
Atlanta Hawks – Denver Nuggets predictions
To be honest, Denver don't seem like the clear favorite in this matchup. Nikola Jokić 's aim has suddenly faltered. In the last two games, he has only converted 31% of his field goal attempts. This is happening for the first time this season with the Serbian. Atlanta's offense traditionally scores a lot, ranking in the top five in offensive rating with 119.3 points per 100 possessions.
