Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Tonight’s Starting Lineups Revealed
The Atlanta Hawks aim to extend their winning streak as they face the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. They recently achieved a significant victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, improving their record to 12-8. Ahead of the game, both teams have announced their starting lineups.
Starting Lineups: Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Atlanta Hawks Starting Five
- G – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Zaccharie Risacher
- F – Jalen Johnson
- C – Onyeka Okongwu
Philadelphia 76ers Starting Five
- G – Tyrese Maxey
- G – VJ Edgecombe
- F – Paul George
- F – Dominick Barlow
- C – Joel Embiid
Season Overview: Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks have demonstrated improvement, winning three of their last four games. Key statistics from their past performances show that they are currently:
- 16th in points scored
- 5th in field goal percentage (FG%)
- 9th in three-point percentage (3P%)
- 20th in free throw percentage (FT%)
- 25th in total rebounds
- 1st in assists
- 14th in turnovers per game
Defensively, the Hawks rank 13th in defensive rating, allowing:
- 15th in points allowed
- 13th in field goal percentage allowed
- 9th in three-point percentage allowed
- 23rd in total rebounds allowed
- 7th in steals
- 6th in blocks
Philadelphia 76ers Context
The 76ers have faced challenges due to injuries to key players, including Joel Embiid and Paul George. Their current rankings indicate:
- 17th in points scored
- 18th in field goal percentage (FG%)
- 11th in three-point percentage (3P%)
- 9th in free throw percentage (FT%)
- 17th in total rebounds
- 18th in assists
- 13th in turnovers per game
In defending, the 76ers are ranked 18th in points allowed, showing:
- 16th in field goal percentage allowed
- 8th in three-point percentage allowed
- 14th in rebounds allowed
- 23rd in steals
- 1st in blocks
Matchup Insights
With the Hawks’ improved offensive capabilities against the 76ers’ weakened defense, this presents a pivotal opportunity for Atlanta. The performance of both teams will be interesting to watch as they vie for a crucial victory in their respective seasons.
