Hawks post 78.6% defensive rebound rate with Okongwu on floor in 129-117 loss

Atlanta's rate dropped to 60.0% whenever he sat.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Hawks had a 78.6 percent defensive rebounding percentage with Okongwu on the court tonight and 60.0 percent with him off Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: Atlanta controlled the defensive glass during Onyeka Okongwu's minutes Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, per Kevin Chouinard, before the second unit struggled to finish defensive possessions. The 129-117 defeat moves the Hawks to 2-2 on the regular season.

Why it matters: The on-off disparity underscores how frontcourt depth behind Okongwu remains a swing factor for Atlanta against physical interior lineups. Miami capitalized inside behind game-high scorer Giannis Antetokounmpo and frontcourt partner Bam Adebayo to secure the road win.

By the numbers: Hawks DRB% on/off: 78.6% with Okongwu on court, 60.0% with Okongwu off court. Final: Heat 129, Hawks 117. Key stat lines: Giannis Antetokounmpo 24 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST; Bam Adebayo 24 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST; Nickeil Alexander-Walker 23 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST.

What to watch: Atlanta remains at State Farm Arena to host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV.

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@KLChouinard 2026-10-29T01:46:59.950447+00:00

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