- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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The Barclays Center will host an exciting clash as the Brooklyn Nets (18-58) face off against the Atlanta Hawks (44-33) this Friday.
In their latest outing, the Hawks posted a dominant victory over the Magic, with a final score of 130-101. The Hawks committed 17 personal fouls compared to the Magic’s 16. From three-point range, Atlanta converted 6 of their 32 attempts. Orlando finished strong at the free throw line, hitting 25 of 31 for 80.6%. The Magic tallied 37 rebounds (12 offensive, 25 defensive), along with 8 blocks. They also registered 27 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Atlanta allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the floor, giving up 35 baskets on 88 attempts. They forced 9 turnovers and accumulated 5 steals, along with achieving 34 assists and securing 48 rebounds (11 offensive). At the charity stripe, the Hawks hit 21 of 27 attempts for a conversion rate of 77.8%, and they shot 51.1% from the field overall (47 of 92), including 15 three-pointers from 37 tries.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was a standout contributor in this game, scoring 32 points on 11 of 16 shooting in 33 minutes, along with grabbing 4 rebounds and providing 1 assist. His effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.8%.
As the Hawks enter this matchup with a record of 44-33 this season, they average 14.2 turnovers and commit 19.7 personal fouls per game. Collectively, they secure 43.5 rebounds and lead the league with 2,331 total assists. Atlanta is shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc (1,120 makes on 3,034 attempts) and an efficient 77.6% from the free throw line. They score an average of 118.3 points per game (6th in the league) and achieve a field goal percentage of 47.4%.
On defense, the Hawks force 16.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.6 personal fouls. They rank 17th in the league in assists allowed, surrendering 2,051 assists throughout the season. The Hawks give up a shooting percentage of 47.2% from opponents (3,254 of 6,894) and 45.4 rebounds per game while allowing 35.5% on three-point attempts. Currently, they rank 18th in points allowed, yielding an average of 116.0 points per game.
The Nets suffered a loss in their last game, falling to the Hornets with a score of 117-86. They managed to grab 29 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 41 boards. Brooklyn recorded 11 turnovers and came up with 5 steals in that game. The Hornets committed 17 personal fouls, resulting in 27 free throw attempts for the Nets, who converted 23 for an 85.2% success rate. From three-point range, Brooklyn made 7 out of 35 attempts (20.0%) and finished the game with a field goal percentage of 38.4% by making 28 out of 73 shots. The Nets held the Hornets to a shooting percentage of 47.1% on 41 out of 87 shots, and they finished the game at 30.8% from three (12 out of 39) and shot 92.0% from the free throw line (23 of 25). In total rebounding, they allowed Charlotte to secure 38 boards (6 offensive).
Josh Minott was notable for the Nets, scoring 14 points in 23 minutes, although he did not record any assists. He shot 5 of 12 for a field goal percentage of 41.7%, along with 2 rebounds.
This season, Brooklyn has a record of 18-58. Offensively, the Nets are shooting 44.3% from the field, ranking 30th in the league. They have scored a total of 8,059 points, averaging 106.0 points per game, and grab 39.6 rebounds per contest. They average 25.1 assists per game (24th in the league) while turning the ball over 15.9 times per game. Brooklyn commits 21.2 personal fouls on average and boasts a free throw percentage of 77.8%.
Defensively, Brooklyn allows opponents to shoot 37.8% from beyond the arc (939 of 2,481) and 77.9% from the free throw line. They yield an average of 27.1 assists and 43.3 rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 12th in the league, respectively. They are positioned 16th in points allowed with an average of 115.5 per game and force 14.4 turnovers per game while allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 49.4% (29th in the league).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Bet on Atlanta
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