The status of star forward Jalen Johnson for the Atlanta Hawks’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 3, 2025, has been confirmed. Johnson, who is dealing with tightness in his right calf, was added to the injury report just one hour before the game. Unfortunately for the Hawks, he will not be playing tonight.
Atlanta Hawks’ Roster Concerns
With Johnson sidelined, the Hawks face additional challenges in their frontcourt. Kristaps Porzingis has also been ruled out, which will lead to increased reliance on Mouhamed Gueye for this critical game.
Recent Performance Overview
The Atlanta Hawks have had a tough season, particularly in terms of scheduling. They have played the most road games in the NBA this season. Recently, they split a back-to-back series against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons, losing to the Pistons on Monday night.
Key Game Stats and Trends
- Offensive Rankings:
- 16th in total points
- 9th in field goal percentage (FG%)
- 9th in three-point percentage (3P%)
- 20th in free throw percentage (FT%)
- 25th in rebounds (25th in offensive rebounds, 18th in defensive rebounds)
- 1st in assists
- 18th in turnovers per game
- 17th in offensive rating
- Defensive Rankings:
- 12th in points allowed
- 10th in FG% allowed
- 6th in 3P% allowed
- 24th in rebounds allowed
- 5th in steals
- 9th in blocks
- 8th in defensive rating
Los Angeles Clippers Under Pressure
The Clippers, who feature stars like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, are struggling in terms of offensive performance. They currently rank:
- 26th in total points
- 16th in field goal percentage (FG%)
- 16th in three-point percentage (3P%)
- 1st in free throw percentage (FT%)
- 26th in rebounds (26th in offensive rebounds, 24th in defensive rebounds)
- 28th in assists
- 21st in turnovers per game
- 20th in offensive rating
Defensively, they are also struggling, ranking:
- 22nd in points allowed
- 22nd in FG% allowed
- 29th in 3P% allowed
- 10th in rebounds allowed
- 17th in steals
- 17th in blocks
- 27th in defensive rating
Tonight’s game represents a significant opportunity for the Hawks to regain momentum before facing the Denver Nuggets later this week. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings amidst inconsistent performances this season.
