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RecapOnyeka Okongwu posted 16 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Lakers.
Okongwu was one of the bright spots for Atlanta in this one as he got off to an excellent start, knocking down a pair of three-pointers as part of a nine-point outburst in the opening stanza. He’s reached double-digit points in five consecutive games since the start of November and is averaging over 16 points and nine rebounds during that span. The Hawks will attempt to get back on track when the face the Bulls in a road matchup on Friday.