NBA: 76ers vs Hawks - Dec 4 8:30AM

[Mary C]

 

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: 

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS: 

PG | Tyrese Maxey 

SG | Seth Curry 

SF | Danny Green 

PF | Tobias Harris 

C | Joel Embiid 

 

ATLANTA HAWKS LINEUPS: 

PG | Trae Young 

SG | Kevin Huerter 

SF | Cam Reddish 

PF | John Collins 

C | Clint Capella 

 

NBA 2021 powers through post-Thanksgiving with Philadelphia 76ers fighting Atlanta Hawks this Friday December 4, 2021 8:30 AM at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.  

Hawks are roosting on their home court this upcoming match and the 76ers better bring their energy up. The Hawks are seventh in the Eastern Conference compared to 76ers at eleventh. With an uncertain 11 wins, 11 losses for the 76ers they desperately need a win. But the Hawks are out for revenge from their previous face-off. 

The Hawks average 110.5 points per game as of late and that is 5 points higher than the 76ers. Leading the points and assists is Point Guard Trae Young with 26.3 points per game and 9.1 assists. He also leads the three-point scoring at an average of 2.7 shots per game from beyond the arc. In terms of defense, being part of the top ten teams in terms of rebounding has been a tremendous resistance and gameplay for Hawks. This is made possible by Center Clint Capela and Shooting Guard Cameron Reddish on formidable guard. Reddish leads the team in steals at 1.1 average per game. On the other hand, Capela is Atlanta’s best rebounder with an average of 12.5 boards in each contest. This is on top of the fact that he scores 11.9 points per game. 

But, the 76ers should not be easily underestimated—as fans and enthusiasts alike may recall, the 76ers won against the Hawks during their previous match at a score of 122-94 last October 31. Philadelphia 76ers faced a lot of controversies, losses, and injuries during the early start of the season but, this is a team that rarely gives up. Despite bring one losing streak this upcoming match, the team has a lot to rejoice in the return of Joel Embiid coming back from a recent bout with COVID. Currently averaging at 22 points per game and 10.9 rebounds per game on 40.7% shooting from the field. The Big Man still remains strong and consistent despite not exhibiting the same level of dominance he performed through last season. 

This is anyone’s game at this point and either team’s success can prove to be momentous for their standings. Catch 76ers versus Hawks live through the NBA League Pass this Saturday December 4, 2021 8:30 AM PHT. Never miss any updates or announcements by following the latest news on nba.com.