Despite dealing with foul trouble Friday, Dillon Brooks scored 20 points against the Raptors. Fred VanVleet (thigh) will be out again, leaving Brooks with additional scoring opportunities. In each of the last three games that VanVleet has missed, Brooks has scored at least 20 points. The Hawks have played at the third-fastest pace and have the third-worst defensive rating in the league, so don’t be surprised if Brooks at least approaches 20 points again.

Tough loss last night for the Rockets at Toronto, making Houston 0-3 on the current road trip. The last two games, however, have come right down to the wire as the Rockets seem to be coping with the temporary absence of Fred VanVleet. Atlanta back home after a win at Joel Embiid-less Philly, but the Hawks are just 12-14 SU this season at State Farm Arena. The Raps needed to shoot 52% from the floor on Dec. 20 to squeeze out a win at Toyota Center. Play Rockets