Atlanta Hawks: 5 Midseason Takeaways For Red-Hot Hawks

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Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Transition To Schroder At Point Going Well

Since moving point guard Jeff Teague to the Indiana Pacers, point guard Dennis Schroder has come into his own. Schroder signed a four-year, $70 million contract extension before the Hawks’ began the season and it’s largely paid off.

Schroder is averaging a career-high 17.8 points, 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds in his fourth NBA season. The 23-year-old put up a double-double in the Hawks’ most recent win 117-97 over the Brooklyn Nets. He poured in 19 points and 10 assists in the victory.

The German native has six double-doubles and has set a new career-high in points with 33 so far this season. He shot 12-for-19 from the floor and 4-for-7 from the three-point arc against the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 9 in a 114-110 win.

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Schroder has elevated his play during the Hawks’ winning streak as well. He’s averaging 20 points, 6.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in the past seven games. Look for him to continue to play well, the Hawks have Boston Friday, which will be a good test for them.

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