The Atlanta Hawks are having trouble looking for ways to improve their 17-21 record as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. During their last ten games, the Hawks only managed to pull two wins while losing the other eight.
Even with the addition of all-star Kristaps Porzingis during the off-season, it has been a mediocre year so far. However, with Trae Young and the Hawks parting ways via trade, the point guard position is wide open.
Dyson Daniels' role is essential
Defensive specialist Dyson Daniels has shown flashes of potential regarding his skills as a playmaker. Although a majority of the offense is now being run through rising star Jalen Johnson, Daniels can contribute in every aspect of the game.
This year, he’s averaging a career-high 6.4 rebounds and 6 assists. Despite his average of 1.9 steals being a downgrade from last year’s 3.0, he has been beneficial whenever he’s on the court.
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With Trae Young currently questionable with a right quadriceps injury, Dyson Daniels will be asked to step into the facilitator role once again, with Nickel Alexander-Walker stepping into the starting lineup. Onyeka Okongwu is also listed as questionable with an illness, meaning the team will need to step up, specifically the bench.
The Hawks play tonight against the 8-30 New Orleans Pelicans, a team that has the worst record in the Western Conference. Despite going up against a favorable matchup, the Hawks will need Dyson Daniels to show out in front of his former team if they want to win.
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