Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions for Sunday, February 22, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 3:30 PM matchup in Atlanta, GA, against the Atlanta Hawks, and we have you ready to roll with our Brooklyn vs. Atlanta prediction. Brooklyn comes into this game struggling this season, with only 15 wins through 55 games. Atlanta stays home Sunday with 27 wins and 31 losses this season. Brooklyn comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak following a 19-point road loss to Oklahoma City. The Atlanta Hawks enter this matchup having lost four of their last five, following a 31-point home loss to Miami in their last outing. Read more about this Brooklyn vs Atlanta prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
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Brooklyn tries to end the issues
Offensively, Brooklyn has been below average this season, scoring just 106.8 points on 44% from the floor. Defensively, Brooklyn has been even worse, allowing 114.7 points per game this season. Offensively, Brooklyn was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 86 points on 37% shooting and 17% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Brooklyn was outmatched, giving up 105 points on 42% shooting from the floor. Brooklyn lost the rebounding battle by 7 and turned the ball over 21 times in the loss period. Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Brooklyn offense in their last outing with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and five assists on 16 shots.
Michael Porter Jr. leads the Brooklyn offense this season with 24.7 points per game. Noah Clowney is averaging 12.8 points, and Egor Demin averages 10.6 points per game. Big man Nic Claxton averages 12.5 points and leads Brooklyn, averaging 7.3 rebounds and four assists per game. Ziaire Williams has been a constant for the Brooklyn averaging 9.5 points per game this year but he has played just 39 times.
Key Injury Report for Brooklyn:
- Ziaire Williams (Out) - Personal
Atlanta tries to get back on track
Offensively, Atlanta is averaging 116.9 points on 40% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Atlanta is allowing 118.6 points per game this season and has given up an average of 125 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Atlanta was obliterated in their last outing, giving up 128 points on 52% shooting from the floor. Offensively, Atlanta scored just 97 points on 38% shooting. Atlanta lost the rebounding battle by 12 and turned the ball over 13 times. Onyeka Okongwu led the way for the Atlanta offense in their last outing with 22 points on 12 shots.
Jalen Johnson leads the Atlanta offense this season with 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages a second-best 20 points per game this season. CJ McCollum has been a key addition for the Atlanta Hawks' offense this season, averaging 19 points through 18 games played. Onyeka Okongwu has been vital for Atlanta this year averaging 16.2 points in just under 32 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Atlanta:
- Jonathan Kuminga (Out) – Knee
Brooklyn vs Atlanta Pick
- Brooklyn vs Atlanta Spread Pick
Both teams have had a ton of trouble thus far this season, as each is below .500 on the year. Look for Atlanta to do the work against one of the worst teams in the league on Sunday. Take the Hawks to control this game on both sides of the floor as they overwhelm Brooklyn for 48 minutes. The Hawks will do the job to end their recent skid as they get the win and cover on the road
- Brooklyn vs Atlanta Over/Under Pick
Neither team has a potent offense that will carry over to Sunday. Look for each team to struggle on offense, as both have been terrible as of late. Expect a defensive battle between two teams desperately hunting a victory. Atlanta will lean on the home crowd to help them end the issues with a strong defensive performance on Sunday. Take the under on Sunday afternoon as the Atlanta Hawks host the Brooklyn Nets.
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