Nets vs. Hawks game preview: How to watch, injuries, starting lineups
Here is the game preview of the Brooklyn Nets' matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
The Brooklyn Nets (18-58) are slowly approaching the end of their 2025-26 NBA season, but they still have a few games left to play before the team can break for the summer. Brooklyn recently broke a 10-game losing streak before losing again, but they will hope to begin a new winning streak against the Atlanta Hawks (44-33) on Friday and if you're wondering where you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place! The Nets come into this game following a 117-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday in which Brooklyn lost the first and third quarters by a combined 30 points.
Forward Josh Minott led the way for the Nets with 14 points and two rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench while Two-Way forward Chaney Johnson had 11 points and four rebounds in 27 minutes, also off the bench. The Hawks enter this matchup after a 130-101 win at the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in which Atlanta used a 47-26 edge in the second quarter to turn the game into a blowout in their favor. Forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks in scoring with 32 points while also adding four rebounds and forward Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists for another near-triple-double.
Here is what you need to know to get ready for this matchup: How To Watch Date : Friday, Apr. 3 Time : 7:30 PM ET Location : Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY Channel : YES Network Notable Injuries Nets : OUT : Egor Demin (plantar fascia), Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb), Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring), Danny Wolf (ankle).
PROBABLE : Nic Claxton (hand/illness) and Noah Clowney (ankle). Hawks : OUT : Jock Landale (ankle). QUESTIONABLE : RayJ Dennis (G League) and Keshon Gilbert (G League).