Atlanta Hawks at Oklahoma City Thunder
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
OKC
ATL22.5PointsOKC31.1
ATL10.3ReboundsOKC9.4
ATL7.9AssistsOKC6.6
ATL2.0StealsOKC1.9
ATL1.1BlocksOKC1.9
| ATL | Stat | OKC |
|---|---|---|
| 46–36 | Record | 64–18 |
| Offense | ||
| 2.3, 12th in the league | Net rating | 1st in the league, 10.9(better) |
| 114.2, 14th in the league | Offensive rating | 6th in the league, 116.8(better) |
| 103.3, 7th in the league | Pace | 19th in the league, 101.0 |
| 55.4, 10th in the league | eFG% | 5th in the league, 56.1(better) |
| 11.7, 11th in the league | TOV% | 2nd in the league, 10.8(better) |
| 24.4(better), 20th in the league | OREB% | 28th in the league, 22.3 |
| 0.234, 27th in the league | FT rate | 17th in the league, 0.261(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 111.9, 11th in the league | Defensive rating | 1st in the league, 105.8(better) |
| 54.6, 19th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 2nd in the league, 51.9(better) |
| 13.2, 6th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 2nd in the league, 14.0(better) |
| 74.5(better), 9th in the league | DREB% | 12th in the league, 74.4 |
| 0.260, 14th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 10th in the league, 0.248(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Atlanta Hawks
- Mouhamed GueyeQuestionable· back Oct 15Cost -0.8 per 100
Report note
Gueye will be re-evaluated by medical staff in 3-to-4 months, which means he'll miss all of training camp and preseason and likely the start of the 2026-27 regular season. It's a brutal blow for the fourth-year big man, given that the Hawks used the No. 23 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft to select St. John's product Zuby Ejiofor. Gueye's absence means Ejiofor will have more opportunities in the preseason, and the rookie could establish a key role off the bench behind Onyeka Okongwu and projected backup center Jock Landale (ankle).
- RayJ DennisQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Dennis will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right Achilles issue. He appeared in just one Las Vegas Summer League game, posting 10 points, three assists, three steals and two rebounds in 16 minutes during the July 9 win over the Spurs.
- Keshon GilbertQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
A hip injury cost Gilbert his final three games in Las Vegas. In his one appearance for the Hawks at Summer League, he finished with 10 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 20 minutes off the bench.
- Henri VeesaarListed
Report note
Knee
- Isaac McKneelyQuestionable
Report note
Shoulder
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.8 per 100
Report note
Mitchell appears to be a candidate for an expanded role in Oklahoma City's rotation after showing promise in a limited capacity last season. The team lost Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort this offseason, making Mitchell an obvious player to watch ahead of fantasy drafts. His exact place in the rotation will become clearer during training camp and the preseason.
- Isaiah HartensteinProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.5 per 100
Report note
Hartenstein sat out FIBA qualifiers with Germany to nurse an ankle injury he sustained earlier this summer, so it's encouraging to see him back on the court ahead of training camp in the fall. The 28-year-old big man appears to be firmly on track for the start of the regular season in October, barring any setbacks along the way.
- Nikola TopicQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
General manager Sam Presti announced the restriction Thursday, and Topic is currently dealing with a back issue stemming from offseason surgery. The 21-year-old guard's participation level will be worth monitoring throughout camp as Oklahoma City prepares for the preseason.
- Thomas SorberQuestionable
Report note
Knee
- Otega OwehQuestionable
Report note
Lower Leg
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.2 | 22.5 | 10.3 | 7.9 | 17.4 / 11.2 / 5.2 | 1.4 | |
| 33.4 | 20.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 26.4 / 3.0 / 2.0 | 2.7 | |
| 33.2 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 12.4 / 9.2 / 6.2 | 3.9 | |
| 31.1 | 15.2 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 12.6 / 6.4 / 2.0 | 0.3 | |
| 29.8 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 18.4 / 2.8 / 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.3 | 31.1 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 28.0 / 3.6 / 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| 28.9 | 17.1 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 17.2 / 8.8 / 1.4 | 5.7 | |
| 28.4 | 17.1 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 16.6 / 4.8 / 6.2 | 1.8 | |
| 26.6 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 8.2 / 2.8 / 1.6 | 2.5 | |
| 25.8 | 13.6 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 9.4 / 2.0 / 3.4 | 3.1 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | Lost 89–140 | – | – | |
| Apr 28 | Lost 97–126 | – | – | |
| Apr 25 | Lost 98–114 | – | – | |
| Apr 23 | Won 109–108 | – | – | |
| Apr 20 | Won 107–106 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | Lost 103–111 | – | – | |
| May 28 | Lost 91–118 | – | – | |
| May 26 | Won 127–114 | – | – | |
| May 24 | Lost 82–103 | – | – | |
| May 22 | Won 123–108 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 47.2 (lg 49.8) , 26th in the league | 14.0 (lg 13.6) , 10th in the league | 13.0 (lg 14.2) , 26th in the league |
| Forwards | 34.6 (lg 37.4) , 27th in the league | 16.4 (lg 15.3) , 6th in the league | 6.7 (lg 7.0) , 21st in the league |
| Centers | 10.1 (lg 10.7) , 18th in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.5) , 11th in the league | 1.8 (lg 1.9) , 16th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 48.1 (lg 49.8) , 21st in the league | 13.6 (lg 13.6) , 14th in the league | 13.5 (lg 14.2) , 21st in the league |
| Forwards | 38.6 (lg 37.4) , 11th in the league | 15.8 (lg 15.3) , 8th in the league | 7.0 (lg 7.0) , 19th in the league |
| Centers | 10.2 (lg 10.7) , 17th in the league | 7.5 (lg 7.5) , 15th in the league | 1.9 (lg 1.9) , 14th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.