Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Nov. 20 | 2024-25 NBA Season
The Atlanta Hawks travel to the West Coast to face the No. 1 Golden State Warriors for the first time this season. The game is a part of an eight-game slate on Wednesday night.
The Hawks are in the midst of a west road trip, going 1-1. They lost 114-110 in Portland against the Trail Blazers before beating the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Monday. Atlanta is 7-8, good for fifth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Warriors have enjoyed a resurgence this season, occupying the No. 1 spot in the West, after missing the playoffs last season. The Warriors boast a 10-3 win-loss record, winning eight of their last 10 games, but lost their last outing, 102-99, to the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
The game will be headlined by the clash between two terrific guards, the Hawks’ Trae Young and the Warriors’ Stephen Curry. The two have been leading their teams in scoring this season and are expected to showcase their offensive exploits.
Aside from Curry and Young, the game will also feature some budding NBA stars. The Hawks will rely on their defensive ace Dyson Daniels, versatile forward Jalen Johnson and the 2024 draft top pick Zaccharie Risacher. For the Warriors, they will parade sharpshooter Buddy Hield, former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green.
Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors injury reports
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks will be without big man Cody Zeller due to personal reasons, while guard Vit Krejci is questionable due to an abductor injury. The injuries, though, won't affect the Hawks’ rotation, allowing them to be at full force against the West powerhouse.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors will be coming into the game relatively healthy. Center Kevin Looney and De’Anthony Melton are the only ones listed in their injury report. Looney will be a game-time decision because of illness, while Melton is day-to-day due to a knee sprain.
Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
Atlanta Hawks starting lineup and depth chart
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to field their starting lineup of Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela.
Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart
The Golden State Warriors coudl start with Stephen Curry, De'Anthony Melton, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
The Warriors-Hawks game will tip off at 10 p.m. ET at the Chase Center. It will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area and the NBA League Pass.