6 wins in the last 9 games! The average age of the five young players is only 23. The two big stars are holding them back. Send them away and the team will be stronger.
1:40am, 22 November 2025Basketball
On November 21, the NBA regular season continued. In the just-concluded game, the Spurs defeated the Hawks 135-126. This game was not an easy win for the Spurs. Although they established a 19-point lead in the second quarter, the Hawks not only caught up with the point difference in the fourth quarter, but also overtook the score. However, the Spurs played a stable output at the critical moment and finally won the game without any danger.

In this game, Fox made 9 of 16 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. After Wenban was injured, he led the team to 3 consecutive victories, which also proved himself. Champany played a top shooter in this game. He scored 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists on 5 of 10 three-pointers. Keldon Johnson came on the bench and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists on 9 of 12 shots. In this game, Barnes had 16 points and Vassell had 15 points. They played good team basketball.
The Hawks team is also known for its team basketball. Five of their team members scored in double figures in this campaign, and the team sent a total of 30 assists. Jaylen Johnson made 10 of 15 shots and scored 26 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal. Alexander Walker played at the level of a top shooting guard, scoring 38 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Okongwu scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Boshen scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. To be honest, if there was no Boshen in this game, the Hawks might have won.

When Boshen was on the court, the team couldn't guard the inside and couldn't grab rebounds, so they fell behind by a big score in the second quarter. After Boshen left the field in the third quarter, Okongwu came on and the Eagles fought back well. This was the key to them catching up with the score difference. In the fourth quarter, because Boshen was replaced, they collapsed. Although we can't put all the blame on Boshen, the Eagles are indeed stronger without him.
This is not just reflected in Porzingis alone. Without Trae Young, the Hawks are also stronger. In the past 9 games, the team has been led by their young core most of the time. The Hawks have won 6 of the last 9 games. In the games Porzingis has played this season, the Hawks have a total of 5 wins and 5 losses, and the team has 4 wins and 2 losses when he is absent. The team has 1 win and 3 losses when Trae Young plays this season, and 8 wins and 4 losses when he is absent. The gap is still obvious.

To be honest, the two core players of the Hawks are not a winning puzzle. Don't look at Porzingis winning the championship. To be honest, he won most of the time that season. Without him, the Celtics could win the championship. Boshen has always been overrated, not to mention his insufficient attendance rate. The key is that his inside confrontation ability is very poor, he cannot grab rebounds, and his inside defense and finishing are very limited. He is not as big as Okongwu's addition to the team.
Trae Young also suffers from poor confrontation ability. He is 1.85 meters tall and weighs only 148 pounds. I am the same height as him and 30 pounds heavier than him. It is true that I am a bit fat, but at this weight, I guess I can’t guard anyone in the NBA, right? The data dominance also explains everything. When Trae Young played this season, the Hawks' defensive efficiency was last in the league. When he was absent, the team's defensive efficiency was top three in the league. Moreover, due to poor confrontation, Trae Young's offensive end was still very inefficient.

The Hawks seem to be playing better without Trae Young and Porzingis. Their young players play very selflessly and can find their own positions. Like Daniels, he is all about passing and defending. Gram and Jaylen Johnson are responsible for finishing, while Okongwu is responsible for opening up space and rushing for rebounds. Young players like the Hawks do not take credit. They have averaged 30.4 assists per game since the start of the game, ranking first in the league. To say that they are the most selfless team in the league is not an exaggeration.
In this summer, the Hawks did not renew Trae Young's contract, and they also traded Porzingis. Their purpose was very clear, which was to try to build a team around Trae Young for another year. I think they should have the results now. The team can trade away Trae Young and also send away Porzingis. They are now a hindrance to the team. The Hawks have found their suitable rebuilding lineup, and the core is still very young.

The team's new Eagle King is Jaylen Johnson, 23 years old. This season, he averaged 22.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He is very comprehensive. The team's point guard is also the number one outside guard. He is Daniels, 22 years old. This season he averaged 8.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game, ranking first in the league in steals per game. The team's inside core is Okongwu, who is 24 years old. This season, he averaged 16 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. If it weren't for Boshen, his data would be even better.
Alexander Walker, 27 years old, Timberwolves fans should know him. After joining the Hawks, he got enough ball rights and proved himself, averaging 19.7 points, 3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 1 block per game, integrating offense and defense. There is also the 20-year-old No. 1 pick Risa She, who is averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season, which is a very good puzzle. The average of the five players is only 23 years old. The future of the Eagles' team building around them is worth looking forward to.
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