Asa Newell Opens Year Two Healthy as Hawks Get Him on the Floor
Asa Newell is heading into his second season with Atlanta off a rookie year in which he averaged 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 44 games. He is not on the injury report. Over his last five outings he has gone 4-1, with scoring nights ranging from 7 to 16 points and a 12-point, 12-rebound game against Memphis.
By the Hawks Nightly Desk · updated 4 d ago01The story of the nightThe Rookie Season on the BooksNewell played 44 games as a rookie for Atlanta last season, averaging 11.4 minutes, 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.6…
Newell played 44 games as a rookie for Atlanta last season, averaging 11.4 minutes, 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks. He shot 53.8 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from three and 55.2 percent from the line, with a true shooting mark of 62.4 percent on a 16.0 usage rate. His plus-minus sat at -1.0. Those numbers are the baseline Atlanta is working from as it figures out his role in year two.
02What His Last Five Games ShowIn his five most recent appearances, Newell has gone 4-1, with wins over Dallas, Oklahoma City, Indiana and San…
In his five most recent appearances, Newell has gone 4-1, with wins over Dallas, Oklahoma City, Indiana and San Antonio and a loss to Memphis. His minutes have swung widely, from 7.7 against Dallas to 27.3 against Oklahoma City. He scored a season-high 16 points against San Antonio and grabbed 12 rebounds to go with 12 points against Memphis. He is not dealing with any injury. Hawks Notes from Lauren Williams grouped him with Wiggins among the team's training camp storylines.
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