Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 2 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Denver Nuggets are coming into tonight’s game off the back of an impressive 120-100 win over the Houston Rockets. The Nuggets have looked strong this season and are at No.2 in the Western Conference rankings.
Their opponents tonight, the Atlanta Hawks (12-10), had a decent start to the season but have since struggled to put together a winning streak. Their recent win over the Orlando Magic was their first in four games. The Orlando win showcased masterful defense from the Atlanta outfit, which is something they’re going to need if they want a chance of defeating the surging Nuggets tonight.
Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Match Details
Fixture: Nuggets @ Hawks
Date & Time: Friday, December 2, 07:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
On the Nuggets' front, point guard Collin Gillespie is out indefinitely due to a leg injury. Point guard Jamal Murray is probable despite recently suffering a bruised quad. Small forward Michael Porter Jr. is out due to a heel injury. Power forward Jeff Green is out due to a knee injury.
On the Hawks' end, center Clint Capela is questionable due to an ankle issue. Shooting guard Bodgan Bogdanovic is questionable due to a knee injury. Small forward Jalen Johnson is questionable due to an ankle injury. Small forward Justin Holiday is out due to COVID-19. Power forward Frank Kaminsky is questionable due to a sprained foot. Power forward John Collins is out due to a sprained ankle. Small forward De'Andre Hunter is out due to a strained hip flexor.
Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds & Spreads
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Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks Starting 5s
Nuggets - PG: Jamal Murray, SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SF: Bruce Brown, PF: Aaron Gordon, C: Nikola Jokic
Hawks - PG: Trae Young, SG: Dejounte Murray, SF: AJ Griffin, PF: Jalen Johnson, C: Clint Capela
Nuggets vs. Hawks Prediction
The Nuggets have been performing exceptionally well this season and are coming into tonight on a four-game winning streak. The team have next to no weaknesses at the moment and are strong in both offense and defense.
The Hawks, meanwhile, are 2-4 in their last six games and, despite an impressive showing over the Orlando Magic, are not quite on the level of their Denver rivals at the moment. Their rigorous pace and offense will allow the Hawks to keep up and likely net a lot of points, but ultimately, this is likely going to be the Nuggets' night.
Prediction: Nuggets -3 (-110)
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