The Warriors put their 11-game win streak on the line when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Warriors vs. HawksMonday, Nov. 287:30 p.m.Oracle Arena
TV: CSN Bay Area
RADIO: 95.7 The Game, Warriors Radio Network
STILL STREAKIN'
The Warriors will put their 11-game win streak on the line when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The game falls on Kevin Durant Bobblehead Night, and the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive their very own Kevin Durant Limited Edition Bobblehead. This will be the first of two matchups between the two teams this season, and Golden State has prevailed in eight of their previous nine meetings, including each of the last three. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Watch the action on CSN Bay Area, or listen to the call ON 95.7 The Game or on the Warriors Radio Network.
LAST TIME OUT
The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves on Saturday night at Oracle Arena to extend their win streak to 11 games. Full Recap
MATCHUP AT A GLANCE
GSW
15-2
1st in West
118.4 PPG (1st)
44.1 RPG (12th)
31.5 APG (1st)
ATL
10-7
4th in East
101.6 PPG (23rd)
45.1 RPG (10th)
23.8 APG (6th)
PROJECTED STARTERS
GSW: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Zaza Pachulia
ATL: Dennis Schroder, Kyle Korver, Kent Bazemore, Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard
INJURY & ROSTER NOTES
GSW: Ian Clark (throat) and Draymond Green (left ankle contusion) are questionable. Damian Jones is on D-League assignment. Team Notes
ATL: Mike Scott (sore left knee) and Tiago Splitter (right calf strain) are out. Team Notes
DURANT PERFORMING AT HISTORIC LEVEL
Kevin Durant has been making basketball history for quite some time now, but by the looks of it, he doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In Golden State’s win over Minnesota on Saturday night, Durant became the first player in franchise history with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks in a game. It was the continuation of what has been a fantastic and historic start to the season for the former MVP, and his shockingly potent efficiency is what truly separates him from the pack. Through the season to date, he is one of only two players in NBA history to average 25.0 points per game while shooting at least 55.0 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from three-point range, with LeBron James being the other to accomplish the feat. He’s having quite possibly the most efficient offensive season in league history, and with another six blocks on Saturday, could very well be having the best individual defensive season of his decorated career. There is obviously still a long way to go, but the Warriors have to be extremely excited by Durant’s tremendous production in the early going.
TEAM LEADERS
GSW
PTS: Durant (27.1)
REB: Green (9.0)
AST: Green (6.9)
ATL
PTS: Millsap (16.2)
REB: Howard (12.6)
AST: Schroder (5.5)
ATLANTA SCOUTING REPORT
When the Hawks take the court on Monday night, they’ll look considerably different than in years past, but in many ways, they’re still performing like the team that has accumulated the second-most wins in the Eastern Conference over the last two seasons. Longtime Hawk signed with Boston in free agency, but they regrouped with the addition of Atlanta native Dwight Howard, who ranks third in the NBA with an average of 12.6 rebounds per game. The roster reconstruction hasn’t negatively affected their defensive prowess, as the Hawks currently possess the best defensive rating in the entire league after posting the second-best rating a season ago. Atlanta is currently tied for second place in the East with a record of 10-7, but they have struggled a bit of late, losing five of their last six games, including one to the Lakers on Sunday. That means the Hawks will be playing their second game in as many nights when they take on the Warriors, and given the likelihood that Atlanta will be comparatively fatigued, the Warriors would be wise to push the pace on Monday night.