Onyeka Okongwu Returns to Hawks' Starting Five Amidst Porzingis Absence

Onyeka Okongwu is back in the Atlanta Hawks' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, marking his eighth start of the season. His return to the first unit is prompted by the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu has been productive, averaging 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 threes, 0.9 blocks, and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes in 12 games since November 2.