The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks have undoubtedly emerged as success stories this season. Even though the magnitude of their success differ, they have definitely come a long way from their previous records. This is enough to be a recipe for an exciting basketball game. However, to make it better, both teams should have a healthy roster. Does the Hawks have their main man Trae Young in full fitness for the Saturday challenge? Let’s find out.

Ice Trae has truly turned up the heat this season. After looking helpless and not making it to the playoffs last season, the star has a lot of help this season. With the help of Clint Capela and Zaccharie Risacher in the frontcourt and Dyson Daniels in the backcourt, the Hawks indeed look stacked. Notably, this team, in the absence of Young, shocked the Celtics in the TD Garden. Anyway, the team has one nagging problem, which is Trae Young’s Achilles injury management.

The team has listed him multiple times on the injury report, citing his Achilles recovery. However, the star still managed to lace up at times. For tonight’s matchup, the team has listed him as Probable. Apart from him, the team has listed:

• Bogdan Bogdanovic (Knee) – Questionable
• Jalen Johnson (Shoulder) – Out
• Cody Zeller (Personal) – Out
• Larry Nance (Metacarpal bone fracture) – Out
• Kobe Bufkin (season-ending shoulder injury) – Out

On the other hand, the Rockets have a pretty healthy roster. Jabari Smith Jr., the team’s starting forward, hasn’t played the last four games. Smith broke his left hand during a shoot-around. The team wouldn’t reevaluate him for next 4-6 weeks. Apart from him, the team has listed Tari Eason out with a lower leg injury. Other than that, the Rockets have a completely healthy and thriving roster, waiting to decimate the Hawks.

Trae Young & C0. vs the Rockets: Starting Lineup and Depth Chart

This is a highly unpredictable team. One game they look utterly incompetent, the next game, they go to TD Garden and defeat the defending champions without Trae Young. So, with or without Young, the Hawks have the potential to upset any team. Moreover, Dyson Daniels has been the center of attraction this season and is amidst a career-high season. The third year guar is currently averaging 12.9 ppg and 4.9 rpg. Today’s game, may be we can hear his roar!

The Atlanta Hawks

The Houston Rockets 

The Rockets are truly a success story this season. From not qualifying for the playoff to holding the 2nd seed in the West, the H-Town has come a long way. The rise of youngsters like Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green has been off dividends for the Rockets. Who do you think will win tonight? Let us know in the comments.