The Hawks’ second win of the season against Dallas?

The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks face each other on 07.02.2022 from 00:00. The home side was defeated by a difference of 26 points in the only duel of the season so far in Georgia last October.

The reason for this was a subterranean field goal rate of around 33 percent. Now, however, the hosts can count on the home bonus: They have not lost to “Hotlanta” for three games on home turf.

Dallas Mavericks – Statistics & current form

The squad of Head Coach Jason Kidd is much stronger defensively this season than last year. In the corresponding rating, the Mavs occupy a very good fifth place.

Moreover, the Mavericks can rely on home court advantage not only in the special case of Atlanta, but in general: With a win rate of 63 percent, the home side also has the fifth-best home record in the Western Conference.

Only two of the past eleven games in the Lone Star State ended in defeat for Dallas. In addition, Luka Doncic has strengthened his role as a playmaker this season: With an average of 8.9 assists per game, the Slovenian is one assist above his career high.

Atlanta Hawks – Statistics & Current Form

The Hawks have stabilised considerably of late. Only two of the past ten league games were lost from their point of view. Nevertheless, the mood was not good in Atlanta in the meantime. The reason was the injury to Trae Young. The point guard is clearly the best scorer in the visitors’ team and ranks third in the NBA in points per game.

Due to a shoulder injury, Young had to miss a short time. The game without him against the Raptors from Toronto was promptly lost. Young then returned to the court and his performance against the Suns was impressive with 43 points.

Thanks to this performance, the league leader from the West could be defeated and a mega series of eleven victories ended for the Suns. However, the dress rehearsal for the duel with the Mavs ended with another defeat in Toronto.

Dallas Mavericks – Atlanta Hawks Tip

For the game at the American Airlines Center between the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks, the tip aims for an away win or a defeat of the visitors by a maximum of two points. The hosts will have to do without their centre Kristaps Porzingis and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. due to injury.

On the other hand, Trae Young is currently in very good form on the Hawks’ side: He scored a total of 101 points in his most recent three games against the Lakers, Suns and Toronto! Furthermore, the NBA’s third-best shooter (27.9) is more than three points above his career scoring average this season.

Furthermore, Young is always especially motivated against Dallas, as the Mavs formerly selected him in the 2018 draft before immediately trading the point guard to “Hotlanta” in exchange for a certain Luka Doncic.