Kings Begin Road Trip with Win; Hawks Face Another Loss
Sacramento Kings Begin Road Trip with Win; Atlanta Hawks Face Another Loss 
The Sacramento Kings (2-2, 1-2-1 ATS, 2-2 O/U) will clash with the Atlanta Hawks (2-3, 0-5 ATS, 5-0 O/U) in an inter-conference showdown on Friday evening. Fresh off a solid road victory against the Utah Jazz, the Kings look to build momentum, while the Hawks seek to recover from their recent defeats.
Kings on a Winning Streak
Sacramento kicks off a four-game road trip after struggling initially with two losses to the Timberwolves and Lakers. However, they bounced back with a convincing 111-98 home win over the Trail Blazers, followed by a dominant 113-96 victory against the Jazz, overcoming a 6.5-point spread.
Domantas Sabonis has emerged as a star, showcasing his skills with a stellar 28-point performance against the Jazz. This season, he averages 24.3 points and 11 rebounds per game. Last year, he also performed well against the Hawks, averaging 19.5 points in two matchups.
DeMar DeRozan, now in his first season with the Kings after several years in Chicago, has consistently contributed, scoring at least 20 points in every game and averaging 23 points on an impressive 55% shooting.
Veteran guard De’Aaron Fox continues to lead Sacramento, averaging 21.5 points per game. Meanwhile, Keegan Murray has shown promise, hitting double digits in three of his four games this season and averaging 14.3 points.
Last season, the Kings recorded a solid 22-19 road record and enter this game with a 1-1 mark in away games this year. Sacramento’s offense is averaging 116.5 points, ranking 10th in the league, while their defense has tightened up, conceding an average of 110.5 points, also placing them 10th.
Hawks Struggling for Answers
The Atlanta Hawks are desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat after starting the season strong with wins against the Nets and Hornets. They faced a setback with a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and struggled against the Wizards, losing both matchups by narrow margins, including a 133-120 defeat on Wednesday, despite being 5.5-point favorites. The Hawks have yet to cover the spread in any game this season.
Trae Young remains a standout player for Atlanta. The 26-year-old point guard averaged 30 points last season and continues to impress, averaging 28.2 points this season, with three games where he exceeded 30 points. However, his shooting percentage of 40% raises some concerns. Young managed 24 points in his only matchup against the Kings last season.
De’Andre Hunter, a key forward for the Hawks, missed the last two games due to a knee injury and is listed as questionable. When healthy, he has averaged 18 points and 6.5 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu, who began the season strong with 28 points in the opener, has struggled lately, averaging just 12.8 points and 5.5 rebounds.
Jalen Johnson has stepped up recently, scoring 50 points over his last two games, bringing his average to 16.8 points.
Last season, Atlanta managed a 21-20 record at home, but they’ve started this year with a 2-1 record at State Farm Arena, including a win over the Hornets. Currently, they rank 7th in the league, averaging 117.6 points, but their defense has been a liability, allowing an alarming average of 123.6 points, placing them 28th in that category.
Conclusion
As the Sacramento Kings look to capitalize on their recent victories and build momentum on their road trip, the Atlanta Hawks aim to snap their losing streak and find their footing. With key players like Sabonis and Young leading their respective teams, this matchup promises to deliver exciting basketball.
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