The Atlanta Hawks are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers tonight, marking another exciting matchup in the NBA. The Hawks return home after playing the most road games this season, having split their last back-to-back series against the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons. Following a disappointing loss earlier this week, the Hawks aim to regain their momentum before hosting the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
Starting Lineups for Hawks vs. Clippers
Both teams have announced their starting lineups for tonight’s game:
- Atlanta Hawks
- G – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Zaccharie Risacher
- F – Mouhamed Gueye
- C – Onyeka Okongwu
- Los Angeles Clippers
- G – James Harden
- G – Kris Dunn
- F – Kawhi Leonard
- F – John Collins
- C – Ivica Zubac
Team Performance Overview
The Hawks have faced challenges this season but display an impressive resilience on defense. Their statistical performance is as follows:
- Points per game: 16th
- Field Goal Percentage: 9th
- Three-Point Percentage: 9th
- Free Throw Percentage: 20th
- Rebounds: 25th
- Assists: 1st
- Turnovers per game: 18th
- Defensive Rating: 8th
Despite their offensive struggles, the Hawks rank well defensively, with an average of 12th in points allowed and 6th in three-point percentage allowed.
Clippers in Need of A Revamp
On the other hand, the Clippers, traditionally known for their strong defense, have been struggling significantly. Their current rankings are concerning:
- Points per game: 26th
- Field Goal Percentage: 16th
- Three-Point Percentage: 29th
- Rebounds: 26th
- Defensive Rating: 27th
With star players like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, the expectations are high. However, their recent performances highlight a need for improvement and support from the bench to revitalize their game.
As the Hawks and Clippers prepare to clash tonight, fans anticipate a showcase of talent and strategy. Will the Hawks take advantage of their home court advantage, or can the Clippers turn around their fortunes? Only time will tell during this exciting matchup at El-Balad.
