Through 3 Quarters
The Atlanta Hawks can’t call it a day yet, but they are winning as expected. They currently hold a 90-85 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Hawks have been led by point guard Trae Young, who so far has 25 points and eight assists in addition to five rebounds. A double-double would be Young’s third in a row. One thing to keep an eye out for is John Collins’ foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Center Ivica Zubac has led the way so far for Los Angeles, as he has 16 points and four assists along with nine boards.
the Clippers have lost 76% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this season, so this one seems just about wrapped up
Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ Atlanta
Current Records: Los Angeles 35-33; Atlanta 31-34
What to Know
After three games on the road, the Atlanta Hawks are heading back home. They will take on the Los Angeles Clippers at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday at State Farm Arena. Los Angeles should still be riding high after a victory, while the Hawks will be looking to get back in the win column.
Atlanta came up short against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, falling 124-115. A silver lining for Atlanta was the play of point guard Trae Young, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 11 dimes.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Los Angeles beat the Washington Wizards 115-109 on Wednesday. Los Angeles’ power forward Marcus Morris was one of the most active players for the team, picking up 27 points along with eight boards.
Atlanta is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. Now might not be the best time to take the Hawks against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.
Atlanta is now 31-34 while the Clippers sit at 35-33. Los Angeles is 16-18 after wins this year, and Atlanta is 15-18 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: Bally Sports SoCal
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $47.32
Odds
The Hawks are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Clippers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Hawks, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 5.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Los Angeles have won nine out of their last 13 games against Atlanta.
- Jan 09, 2022 – Los Angeles 106 vs. Atlanta 93
- Mar 22, 2021 – Los Angeles 119 vs. Atlanta 110
- Jan 26, 2021 – Atlanta 108 vs. Los Angeles 99
- Jan 22, 2020 – Atlanta 102 vs. Los Angeles 95
- Nov 16, 2019 – Los Angeles 150 vs. Atlanta 101
- Jan 28, 2019 – Atlanta 123 vs. Los Angeles 118
- Nov 19, 2018 – Los Angeles 127 vs. Atlanta 119
- Jan 08, 2018 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Atlanta 107
- Nov 22, 2017 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Atlanta 103
- Feb 15, 2017 – Los Angeles 99 vs. Atlanta 84
- Jan 23, 2017 – Los Angeles 115 vs. Atlanta 105
- Mar 05, 2016 – Atlanta 107 vs. Los Angeles 97
- Jan 27, 2016 – Los Angeles 85 vs. Atlanta 83
Injury Report for Atlanta
No Injury Information
Injury Report for Los Angeles
- Robert Covington: Out (Personal)
- Paul George: Out (Elbow)
- Jason Preston: Out (Foot)
- Norman Powell: Out (Foot)
- Kawhi Leonard: Out (Knee)
- Jay Scrubb: Out for the Season (Toe)
