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The LA Clippers and Atlanta Hawks will square off for a 2021-22 NBA regular-season game at State Farm Arena on Friday.
The Clippers are coming off a 115-109 win over the Washington Wizards, snapping a two-game skid in the process. Reggie Jackson came up big again, scoring 31 points and seven assists, while Marcus Morris had 27 points on the night. LA shot 50% from the field and made 16 triples during the contest, putting together an efficient performance offensively. The Clippers are currently eighth in the Western Conference, owning a 35-33 record.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have lost three of their last five games and two in a row entering this matchup. The defending champions Milwaukee Bucks handed Atlanta a 124-115 loss in their previous outing. Trae Young bagged 27 points and 11 assists during the match and was the only Hawks player to cross the 20-point mark. Atlanta is currently tenth in the Eastern Conference with a 31-34 record.
LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without six players for the game against the Hawks. The list includes long-term absentees Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Jason Preston, Jay Scrubb, along with new signings Norman Powell and Robert Covington.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
The Hawks have listed Sharife Cooper as the only absentee due to G-League commitments.
LA Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks: Predicted Lineups
LA Clippers
The Clippers are likely to deploy the same starting lineup they did in their last match. Reggie Jackson and Amir Coffey started in the backcourt, while Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac were the three frontcourt players.
Luke Kennard, Isiah Hartenstein and Terance Mann were the only reserves in the rotation against the Wizards, and that is likely to be the case again.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks will likely deploy their preferred starting five featuring Trae Young and Kevin Huerter in the backcourt, John Collins and De'Andre Hunter as the forwards and Clint Capela as the center.
Danilo Gallinari, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Onyeka Okongwu will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
LA Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks: Predicted Starting 5s
LA Clippers
Point Guard: Reggie Jackson; Shooting Guard: Amir Coffey; Small Forward: Marcus Morris; Power Forward: Nicolas Batum; Center: Ivica Zubac.
Atlanta Hawks
Point Guard: Trae Young; Shooting Guard: Kevin Huerter; Small Forward: De'Andre Hunter; Power Forward: John Collins; Center: Clint Capela.
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