Onyeka Okongwu led the Atlanta Hawks to a win against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, scoring 19 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Okongwu also had four blocks in his 31 minutes on the court. The Hawks won the game 119-115.
What It Means
Okongwu’s performance against the Celtics was impressive, as he exceeded his projected stats by a significant margin. He has been showing strong rebounding skills, leading both his team and the game in rebounds with 13. This season, he is averaging 7.4 rebounds per game, ranking him third on his team and 23rd at his position. His scoring of 19 points also stands out as he usually averages 11.2 points per game this season. Additionally, Okongwu achieved a double-double for the second time this season, indicating an upward trend in his performance.
