Onyeka Okongwu helped the Atlanta Hawks secure a win against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, scoring 22 points and grabbing 21 rebounds. He played for 28 minutes and made all nine of his shots. The Hawks won the game with a score of 122-117.
What It Means
Okongwu’s performance marked a standout achievement as he led the game in rebounds, surpassing his projection by 15 rebounds. This is part of a stretch where he has been performing well, achieving double-doubles and exceeding expectations. For the season, he averages 6.8 rebounds per game, ranking him third on his team and 26th at his position. Additionally, Okongwu has finished in the top five among centers in rebounds in about 16% of his games this year.
