Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu posts fourth double-double in five games
The gist
Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu had 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 139-132 win over Washington.
His surge came with Jalen Johnson out; his role on return is the question.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Okongwu scored 29 points with 12 rebounds (11-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt) in Atlanta's game vs Cleveland.
- Oct 31, 2026He posted six points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and 10 rebounds in a 121-99 loss to the Pelicans, finishing October averaging 11.9 points and 7.1 rebounds.
- Nov 4, 2026Okongwu scored 14 points with 16 rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in a 120-105 win over the Wizards.
Key terms
- double-double
- In basketball, a single-game performance with ten or more in two statistical categories such as points, rebounds, or assists.
- fantasy leagues
- In fantasy sports, to add a player to a roster temporarily, often for a short stretch of games.
Source: Wikipedia