The Atlanta Hawks (17-17) will be look to avoid a loss on second consecutive days on Wednesday night when they host the streaking Brooklyn Nets (22-12). The Hawks lost on Tuesday evening vs. the Indiana Pacers as their defense was nonexistent. Atlanta will be looking to rebound in a tough spot vs. a Brooklyn team that is 13-1 in their last 14 games.
The Nets have ascended in the month of December as both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been on vintage runs of late, carrying the team to nine straight wins entering play on Wednesday. The resurgence of Ben Simmons has also been a storyline in Brooklyn, as he has looked spry and healthy across the last several games.