Phoenix at Atlanta

Suddenly Atlanta is playing some defense. The Hawks are currently 5th overall and rank 1st in stopping 3's. Opponents have shot just 12-55 (21.8%) from beyond the arc. Phoenix has yet to get the offense going, and with Stoudemire likely sidelined again, the rebounding has been a huge factor in their games. Phoenix is currently dead last in the NBA in rebounding margin, as they sit at -10.75 per game. The offense has not found its way yet, as the Suns are currently ranked just 9th, but are not hitting the 3's either, as they sit at number 24. We like this improved Atlanta team, that is playing some defense, to stay close vs. a Phoenix team that is struggling some offensively, and hasn't made a commitment to the glass. The Phoenix depth may produce a few more second half points, so we will ride the Hawks, along with the first half UNDER.