Phoenix Suns at Atlanta Hawks 5/5/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/05/2021 at 9:23 AM ET

In Wednesday night NBA action, the Phoenix Suns will invade State Farm Arena to battle the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for Phoenix, who limited Cleveland to four points during the overtime period of a 134-118 victory last night. The Suns (47-18) shot 52 percent from the field and moved into a tie with Utah for the best record in the league.

All-Star G Devin Booker led five Phoenix players in double figures with 31 points on 14-for-27 shooting. Veteran G Chris Paul contributed 23 points and 16 assists for the Suns.

The Atlanta Hawks have won 20 of their 31 home games and trail New York by 1.5 games for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday, Atlanta outscored Portland in each quarter of a 123-114 home victory. The Hawks (36-30) connected on 20-for-41 from the three-point line and shot 52 percent overall.

Veteran F Danilo Gallinari led five Atlanta players in double figures with 28 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Trae Young contributed 21 points and 11 assists for the Hawks.

Atlanta F De’Andre Hunter (right knee soreness) continues to be sidelined and will not play in this game. The Suns rank sixth in the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on Atlanta to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 115-110.

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