The Atlanta Hawks (12-8) roll into Philadelphia as slight underdogs against the host 76ers (10-8) in a Southeast Division grudge match that could ignite the Eastern Conference playoff picture. With the Hawks surging on the road and Philadelphia desperate to snap a three-game home losing skid without Joel Embiid, this Sunday night tilt at Wells Fargo Center figures to be a high-octane affair driven by backcourt fireworks and opportunistic transition play. Atlanta looks to extend its dominance in the series, while the Sixers lean on Tyrese Maxey’s scoring burst to cover at home. Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. ET, airing on NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Hawks), and NBC Sports Philadelphia (Sixers), with streaming options on NBA League Pass and the NBA app.
Tipoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: TV – NBA TV, FDSN Southeast, NBCS-PH; Streaming – NBA League Pass, NBA App; Radio – 92.9 The Game (Hawks), 97.5 The Fanatic (Sixers)
Injury Report
Philadelphia’s frontcourt remains decimated without Embiid, forcing reliance on unproven depth, while Atlanta enters mostly healthy after a gritty win over Cleveland. The NBA’s official injury report (as of 7:30 p.m. ET on November 29) lists the following—check pre-game updates for Drummond and Edgecombe, as load management could factor in.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Illness Details |
| Hawks | N’Faly Dante | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Hawks | Kobe Bufkin | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Hawks | Nikola Đurišić | Out | Right Elbow; Sprain |
| Sixers | Andre Drummond | Questionable | Left Toe; Sprain |
| Sixers | V.J. Edgecombe | Questionable | Right Ankle; Soreness |
| Sixers | Joel Embiid | Out | Left Knee; Injury Management (10th straight) |
| Sixers | Kelly Oubre Jr. | Out | Left Knee; Sprain |
| Sixers | Trendon Watford | Out | Left Knee; Soreness |
No major Hawks absences beyond G League players; Trae Young is fully available post-knee scare earlier in the season.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| Atlanta Hawks | 12-8 | 4-4 Home / 8-4 Away | 10-10 | 11-9 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 10-8 | 5-5 Home / 5-3 Away | 9-9 | 10-8 |
Atlanta holds the Southeast lead at 2nd in the division, with the East’s top road net rating (+4.2). Philly sits 9th in the conference, hampered by a -3.1 home net rating amid injuries.
Recent Team Forms
The Hawks are scorching, winners of four straight and 7-3 in their last 10, fueled by elite transition scoring (18.6 fast-break points per game). The Sixers, conversely, are 2-3 over their last five, dropping three straight at home with defensive lapses (allowing 118.4 PPG in that span) without Embiid’s rim protection.
Atlanta Hawks – Last 5 Games (4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/28/2025 | vs. Cleveland | W 115-110 | Young: 32 pts, 12 ast; Late surge |
| 11/26/2025 | @ Washington | W 124-118 | Johnson: 28 pts, 10 reb; Road grit |
| 11/23/2025 | vs. Orlando | W 112-105 | Daniels: 22 pts off bench; Balanced |
| 11/21/2025 | @ Indiana | W 120-116 | Young triple-double; Clutch FTs |
| 11/19/2025 | vs. Charlotte | L 108-102 | Shooting slump; Turnovers doom |
Philadelphia 76ers – Last 5 Games (2-3):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/27/2025 | vs. Miami | L 127-117 | Maxey: 35 pts; No answer for Butler |
| 11/24/2025 | vs. Brooklyn | W 118-112 | George: 26 pts, 8 reb; Home W |
| 11/22/2025 | @ New York | L 115-109 | Maxey: 29 pts; Late collapse |
| 11/20/2025 | vs. Detroit | W 122-110 | McCain: 24 pts; Rookie shines |
| 11/17/2025 | @ Boston | L 108-104 | Embiid absence felt; Rebounding edge lost |
Series History
Philadelphia holds a narrow all-time edge (203-198 over 401 regular-season games), but Atlanta has owned recent meetings, winning the last five head-to-heads by an average of 8.2 points. The Hawks swept last season’s series 3-0, including a 124-110 road victory on November 4, 2025. Philly’s home record vs. Atlanta is solid (71-132 all-time away for Hawks), but they’ve dropped 0-2 in Philly the last two seasons.
Key Historical Trends:
Hawks 5-0 SU in last 5 vs. Sixers.
Under has hit in 6 of last 8 meetings (avg. 218 points).
Atlanta covers -1.5 in all 5 recent H2H games.
Player Matchups
Without Embiid, the battle shifts to the perimeter, where Trae Young’s wizardry tests Philly’s backcourt switches. Jalen Johnson’s emergence gives Atlanta frontcourt versatility against a shorthanded Sixers squad—expect heavy minutes and foul trouble.
Trae Young (Hawks, 28.4 PPG, 11.2 APG) vs. Tyrese Maxey (Sixers, 26.8 PPG, 6.4 APG): Young’s playmaking exploits Philly’s thin guards, but Maxey’s speed (career-high 4.2 SPG) could force turnovers (Young avg. 4.1 TO). Edge: Hawks.
Jalen Johnson (Hawks, 18.6 PPG, 9.2 RPG) vs. Paul George (Sixers, 22.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG): Johnson’s peaking form (28 pts last game) overwhelms without Embiid, but PG’s veteran savvy (38% from three) keeps it competitive. Edge: Hawks.
Dyson Daniels (Hawks, 12.4 PPG, elite defender) vs. Jared McCain (Sixers, 16.2 PPG off bench): Daniels’ length disrupts McCain’s rookie flash, key for Atlanta’s No. 8 steals rate. Edge: Hawks.
Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks, 11.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG) vs. Andre Drummond (Sixers, Q; 10.2 PPG, 12.4 RPG if plays): Okongwu’s mobility shines sans Embiid; if Drummond sits, Hawks dominate boards (+5.2 rebound margin projected).
X-Factor: Maxey’s usage spikes to 32% without Embiid—over 30 points likely.
Betting Trends
The Sixers open as -1.5 home favorites (ML: -120), with Atlanta at +1.5 (+100). Over/under is 226.5, tilting over with both teams’ paces (101.8 combined).
Key Trends:
Hawks: 4-1 SU last 5; 7-3 ATS road; Over in 7/10 away games.
Sixers: 2-8 ATS last 10 home; 3-7 SU without Embiid; Under in 6/9 vs. Southeast.
Head-to-Head: Hawks 5-0 ATS last 5; Over in 4/7.
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks 233.5
Philadelphia Sixers – 1
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
