The big picture

Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Atlanta Hawks are 13th. Atlanta Hawks are the side higher up the table.

Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.

Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.

Form

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.

Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 50 times on our records since 2001: Phoenix Suns 27, Atlanta Hawks 23.

Last time out (2025-26), Atlanta Hawks won 110–103 at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Hawks have won the last three against Phoenix Suns.

Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 33 points in 2007-08 (125–92).

Players to watch

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).

Milestone watch

Jalen Johnson is 12 points short of 4,000 for their career.

At Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks go in as clear favourites.