Back after a rest day, what does KD have in store for Atlanta? | NBA Friday Shootaround

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Can the Hawks handle a rested KD and the East-leading Nets? I’m Eric Rosales and this is NBA Friday Shootaround.

‍Since ripping off 7 straight wins, Trae Young and the Hawks are just 2-3 in their last five.

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They’re pretty banged up, especially along the wings, and that’s not a good sign as they try to handle NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant, who took a rest day as the Nets lost to the Rockets.

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Atlanta’s just 5-11 against teams with winning records while Brooklyn has not lost back-to-back games all year. 

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Take the Nets on the moneyline.

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Health and safety protocols have hit the Hornets hard, and they’ll be down three starters, including LaMelo Ball, again Friday against the Kings.

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Sacramento is on a three-game win streak for the first time all season, and putting up big scoring numbers, while Charlotte has the second-worst scoring defense in basketball, and it’s gotten worse since they lost their key guys.

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Let’s ride the hot hand and take the Kings on the road to cover. 

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That’s it for me. Good luck, and we’ll catch you next week on NBA Friday Shootaround.