On Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks will be in Texas to take on the Houston Rockets.
The Hawks are coming off a 135-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Joanthan Kuminga finished the win with 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 7/11 from the field and 2/3 from three-point range in 18 minutes of playing time.
Atlanta Hawks Announce Jonathan Kuminga News
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 01: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Hawks have announced that they will be without Kuminga.
The Atlanta Hawks wrote: “An @emoryhealthcare injury report for tomorrow’s game at Houston:
Jonathan Kuminga (left knee injury management): Out”
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks makes a move to the basket past P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on March 18, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Kuminga had spent the first four and a half seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors.
Since getting traded to the Hawks, the 23-year-old has played well.
He is averaging 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 56.6% from the field and 58.3% from three-point range in six games.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts with Dyson Daniels #5 during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Hawks On Fire Before Rockets
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 28: Head Coach Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
The Hawks are the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-31 record in 69 games.
They are the hottest team in the NBA with an 11-game winning streak.
Following the Rockets, the Hawks will return to Atlanta to host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at State Farm Arena.
Hawks PR wrote: “The Hawks have won 11 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the NBA, the team’s longest winning streak since the 2014-15 season (franchise-record 19-game winning streak, 12/27/14-1/31/15) and tied for the fourth-longest winning streak in club history.”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Rockets Before Hawks Battle
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Rockets are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-27 record in 68 games.
They are coming off two straight losses to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (at home).
Following the Hawks, the Rockets will host the Miami Heat on Saturday.
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