The Atlanta Hawks, aiming for a .500 record, host the Portland Trail Blazers, who are also fighting for a playoff spot, in a key matchup.

The Atlanta Hawks seek their first .500 record since December when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, riding a three-game winning streak including a 126-96 win over Washington. Led by strong performances from newly acquired players CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, who scored a career-high 33 points, the Hawks are fighting to avoid the play-in tournament while tied for ninth in the East. Portland, also vying for a playoff spot, is ninth in the West and coming off a loss to Charlotte, with Scoot Henderson returning from injury and center Donovan Clingan leading in rebounds. Key players Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe remain sidelined. The Blazers have won the last three meetings, including a 117-101 win in January.