Despite logging double-doubles in the last three games off the bench, Okongwu fell just short of that mark in his first outing as a starter this season. Given the fact that usual starter Clint Capela put together a similar stat line in reduced minutes with the second unit,
Onyeka Okongwu made history off the bench for the Hawks in their win against the Suns with his first 20-20 game.
The Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls are getting ready to tip off in Chicago and both teams just announced their starting lineups. Hawks G- Keaton Wallace G
Okongwu accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 110-94 victory over the Bulls. Okongwu is coming off back-to-back double-doubles while showing his passing skills in Wednesday's win over Chicago.