Hawks Host Trail Blazers, Aiming for 500

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers after two days of rest. They wrapped up February with three straight wins, sitting at 30 wins and 31 losses overall. This match of gives them a shot to reach 500, and their riding momentum into a busy March schedule. Earlier this week, the Hawks crushed the Washington Wizards 126-96, never trailing in their last two wins against them. They've gone 13 and 10 against Western Conference teams this season, with seven wins in their last 11 such games. At home, Atlanta has taken five of the last six versus Portland. Newly added four Jonathan Kaminga has been a standout, averaging 22 points, 8 rebounds, and a plus 39 in his first two games. With the team, Corey Kisper dropped a career high 33 points off the bench in that Wizards win, while Dyson Daniels nearly notched a triple double with. 13 points, 11 assists, and five steals.

1:02Daniels leased the league in steals lately. Injury concerns linger for Jalen Johnson and Nicole Alexander Walker, both listed as questionable. Still, the Hawks' depth has shown through, holding opponents under 100 points in recent blowouts. Officials expect a close one, but the Hawks should pull it out, 113-108, keeping pace in the east. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Headphones and a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com.