The Atlanta Hawks are coming offtheir biggest win of the seasonafter a sizable thumping of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the team has another mountain to climb on Saturday night. The Hawks are, again, on the road, and this time, their opponent is the Houston Rockets, who happen to be an upper echelon unit from the Western Conference.
For the second straight game,Jeff Teagueis listed as “doubtful” for Atlanta in this spot, and he was absent despite the fortunate score earlier in the week. Life without Teague is interesting for Mike Budenholzer and his team, with Dennis Schröder andShelvin Mackin line for big-time minutes, and Mack responded with easily his best game of the season in Cleveland.
Up front, the Atlanta Hawks will be faced with the challenge of slowing down local productDwight Howard. The big man is playing at an All-Star level once again this season, and after a lengthy injury absence, he has rejoinedJames Hardenfor the past three games with double-doubles in each contest. Harden is the focal point of the Houston offense, and as usual,DeMarre Carrollis likely to draw the opening assignment, withThabo SefoloshaandKent Bazemoreas potential “change up” options defensively.
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Date:December 17, 2014
Tip-Off Time:7:00 pm ET
TV Channel:SportSouth (Local in Atlanta), NBA League Pass ($)
Radio:92.9 The Game (Local in Atlanta), Atlanta Hawks RadioNetwork Affiliates
Live Stream:League Pass Broadband
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