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ATL vs HOU

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ATLAtlanta Hawks

Scheduled

Mon, Oct 26 · 20:30New York time (ET)

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HOUHouston Rockets

ATLLast game’s starters

Previous game onlyOct 16 · Today’s starters are not confirmed
GuardCJ McCollum
GuardNickeil Alexander-Walker
CenterOnyeka Okongwu
ForwardJalen Johnson
ForwardDyson Daniels
Starters from Oct 16. Previous game only — today’s starters are not confirmed.

HOULast game’s starters

Previous game onlyOct 15 · Today’s starters are not confirmed
ForwardKevin Durant
GuardFred VanVleet
CenterAlperen Sengun
ForwardJabari Smith Jr.
GuardAmen Thompson
Starters from Oct 15. Previous game only — today’s starters are not confirmed.

Updated Oct 18, 14:59 ET

No verified injury update yet.

Facts before the game

Atlanta Hawks

Rest before this game: 1 day

Injury status: No verified injury update yet

Lineup stability: 4 different fives in 4 games · current five 1 in a row

Starting fives, last 4 games

Oct 16at DALW 135–111CJ McCollumnewNickeil Alexander-WalkerOnyeka OkongwunewJalen JohnsonnewDyson DanielsnewIn: CJ McCollum, Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Dyson DanielsOut: Jock Landale, Corey Kispert, Asa Newell, Kingston Flemings
Oct 12vs OKCW 113–110Nickeil Alexander-WalkernewJock LandalenewCorey KispertnewAsa NewellnewKingston FlemingsnewIn: Jock Landale, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Corey Kispert, Asa Newell, Kingston FlemingsOut: CJ McCollum, Luguentz Dort, Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels
Oct 10at INDW 119–117CJ McCollumLuguentz DortnewOnyeka OkongwuJalen JohnsonnewDyson DanielsIn: Luguentz Dort, Jalen JohnsonOut: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Aaron Wiggins
Oct 8at SASW 123–116CJ McCollumNickeil Alexander-WalkerOnyeka OkongwuAaron WigginsDyson DanielsFirst game in our records

Games before Oct 26, 2026 · Game data provider · computed by NBA-Lineups.com

Houston Rockets

Rest before this game: 1 day

Injury status: No verified injury update yet

Lineup stability: 2 different fives in 3 games · current five 1 in a row

Starting fives, last 3 games

Oct 15vs OKCW 116–89Kevin DurantnewFred VanVleetnewAlperen SengunnewJabari Smith Jr.Amen ThompsonIn: Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, Alperen SengunOut: Marcus Smart, Clint Capela, Reed Sheppard
Oct 11vs DALL 115–132Marcus SmartnewClint CapelanewJabari Smith Jr.Amen ThompsonReed SheppardnewIn: Marcus Smart, Clint Capela, Reed SheppardOut: Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun
Oct 9vs DALW 135–117Kevin DurantFred VanVleetAlperen SengunJabari Smith Jr.Amen ThompsonFirst game in our records

Games before Oct 26, 2026 · Game data provider · computed by NBA-Lineups.com

From both locker rooms

team

Hawks staff expects Luguentz Dort to drive a defense-first reset

In a Peachtree Hoops roundtable, several writers picked newly acquired Luguentz Dort as the Hawks’ most impactful offseason addition, citing his toughness, defensive versatility and experience beside star players.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Oct 18, 8:30 AM ET

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injury

Mavericks, Hawks close preseason with several availability notes

Dallas hosts Atlanta in its final preseason game before the regular season, but the piece says there is no official injury report and lists Dereck Lively and Santi Aldama as out, with Moussa Cisse questionable and Jett Howard uncertain after illness.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Oct 16, 7:00 PM ET

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