Onyeka Okongwu: We have what it takes to kill the Suns winning streak

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The Atlanta Hawks have the very tough task on Thursday of trying to stop the red-hot Phoenix Suns as they enter the contest on an eleven-game winning streak. Hawks rising star Onyeka Okongwu stopped by Dukes & Bell Wednesday feeling confident about the matchup.

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“I feel like they are an (NBA) Finals team. They have good chemistry and are led by Chris Paul. They’re playing good basketball but so are we. So I feel like we have what it takes to kill that (winning) streak.”

The Hawks were winners of seven straight before dropping a close 106-101 matchup vs the Toronto Raptors on Monday. The played that contest without Trae young, who continues to nurse an injured shoulder.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Jan 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) moves in ahead of Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington (25) during the first half at The Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY