The LA Clippers (5-16) visit the Atlanta Hawks (13-9) on Wednesday, December 3, at 7:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena, with both teams aiming to rebound from recent losses.
The Clippers have dropped two straight games, most recently falling 140-123 at Miami, while Atlanta lost a close contest 99-98 at Detroit.
LA faces significant roster challenges. Bradley Beal (left hip fracture), Bogdan Bogdanovic (left hip contusion), and Derrick Jones Jr. (right knee sprain) are out. Jordan Miller is questionable with back soreness, and Jahmyl Telfort remains sidelined in the G League.
Despite injuries, James Harden leads the Clippers with 26.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game, while Kawhi Leonard adds 26.4 points and 5.5 rebounds in limited action.
Atlanta also contends with injuries to key contributors. Trae Young is out with a right knee MCL sprain, and Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined due to illness. Jacob Toppin has a right shoulder sprain, while G League players N’Faly Dante, Nikola Djurisic, Caleb Houstan, Eli John Ndiaye, and Asa Newell are listed as out or questionable.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker remains a focal point, averaging 20.4 points and 3.6 assists per game, supported by Jalen Johnson’s 23.2 points and 10.0 rebounds.
The previous matchup on November 10 saw the Hawks narrowly defeat the Clippers 105-102 in Los Angeles.
