Okongwu contributed 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 152-150 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

It was an impressive bounce-back effort after Okongwu scored just seven points Friday against the Spurs. The 25-year-old center has scored at least 20 points in four of nine December games, averaging 15.2 points, 7.4 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals so far this month.

Okongwu ended Sunday's 120-117 win over the 76ers with 20 points (6-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Okongwu grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds Sunday and is averaging 18.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 blocks and 1.7 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over his past three appearances. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is slated to miss at least a few weeks and could be sidelined indefinitely, giving Okongwu a huge runway to continue his career-best campaign.

Okongwu provided 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 142-115 loss to the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Okongwu had a mixed performance in a blowout loss to the Pistons, recording a season high in blocks and turnovers. The USC product leads the league with three games collecting at least two steals and three blocks in the same game. The big man has scored in double figures in all but three games this season and remains a steady source of points, rebounds, and stocks.

Okongwu notched seven points (3-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds and five assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Okongwu had a tough night banging in the post with Ivica Zubac, and he didn't even get his first shot to drop until the second quarter. It was an off night for a guy who is having a fantastic season, so managers can expect a bounce-back performance Friday against the Nuggets.

Okongwu closed Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime victory over the 76ers with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 47 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sidelined, Okongwu recorded his fifth double-double of the season -- and first since Nov. 13 -- in this win, and the big man continues to make the most of his minutes available in the Hawks' frontcourt. Regardless of whether he starts or plays off the bench, Okongwu is seeing enough minutes and producing at a strong enough rate to be considered across all formats. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in November.

Okongwu recorded 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Okongwu got the start Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and the former made the most of his opportunity by filling up the stat sheet during Atlanta's win. Okongwu has scored at least 15 points in each of his last eight outings (five starts), and over that span he has averaged 21.8 points on 58.2 percent shooting (including 48.2 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G) along with 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.

Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okongwu will make his eighth start of the season Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu has been productive both as a starter and off the bench this season, and in 12 games since Nov. 2 he has averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per contest.

Okongwu will come off the bench Tuesday against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okongwu stepped into the starting lineup Sunday given the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, but the USC product will operate as a reserve Tuesday night. Okongwu has scored in double figures in each of his last three appearances off the bench.

Okongwu closed Sunday's 113-110 win over the Hornets with 20 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Saturday's win over New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, the 24-year-old big man got the starting nod in place of Kristaps Porzingis (rest) on Sunday. Okongwu was one of four Atlanta players to score 20-plus points and has now reached that mark in five of his last six appearances (four starts). During that span, he has averaged 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes per game.

Okongwu will start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set, Okongwu will get the starting nod. In his previous six starts this season, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.