Onyeka Okongwu
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12. Januar 2026
Flirts with triple-double in win
Okongwu posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 124-111 victory over Golden State.
Analyse
Okongwu filled the stat sheet Sunday with a double-double and fell two assists shy of his first career triple-double, though the eight dimes still marked a career high. Long praised for his interior presence, the 25-year-old has taken a noticeable step forward offensively this season, averaging 16.3 points and 3.4 assists through 39 games (28 starts) after posting 13.4 points and 2.3 assists across 74 regular-season contests last year. While prolific scoring may never be his calling card, Okongwu's expanded offensive impact has been a welcome development for Atlanta.
9. Januar 2026
Not listed on injury report
Okongwu (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Denver.
Analyse
Okongwu missed Wednesday's win over the Pelicans with an illness, but he'll get back out there Friday night, which should shift Mouhamed Gueye back to the second unit. Asa Newell could drop from the rotation entirely with Okongwu active.
7. Januar 2026
Won't play Wednesday
Okongwu (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Analyse
An illness will take Okongwu out for Wednesday's game, which will open up some minutes for Mouhamed Gueye. Okongwu's next chance to play will come Friday in Denver.
7. Januar 2026
Questionable for Wednesday
Okongwu (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analyse
Okongwu was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. If the center is unable to suit up, the Hawks will likely lean more on Kristaps Porzingis and Mouhamed Gueye.