The Philadelphia 76ers (14-10) head south to tangle with the Atlanta Hawks (14-12) in a pivotal Eastern Conference rematch, where injuries to star guards could force both sides into uncharted territory. Philly seeks revenge after a grueling double-OT loss on Nov. 30, while Atlanta, reeling from a four-game skid, leans on its frontcourt depth at home. With Trae Young sidelined long-term and Tyrese Maxey doubtful, expect a battle of wings and bigs in a potentially sloppy, defense-first affair. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The 18,118-seat venue, opened in 1999 and renovated in 2018, has been a mixed bag for the Hawks this season (7-6 home), but they’ve covered in 6 of 8 as home favorites.
Broadcast options include NBC Sports Philadelphia (for Sixers fans) and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, with streaming on NBA League Pass.
Team Records and Standings
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Eastern Conference Rank | ATS Record |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 14-10 | 8-5 Home / 6-5 Away | 4th | 12-12 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 14-12 | 7-6 Home / 7-6 Away | 7th | 11-15 |
The Sixers hold a playoff spot, riding a balanced attack but plagued by health issues. Atlanta sits on the bubble, with their offense sputtering without Young (out since early November).
Recent Team Forms
Philly’s entered December hot but hit a snag mid-week, while Atlanta’s collapsed defensively, allowing 125+ in three of their last four losses. The Hawks’ transition game (15.8 fast-break PPG) falters without Young’s creation.
Philadelphia 76ers Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (76ers) |
| Dec. 12 | vs. IND | W 115-105 | 48.5% FG, 38.2% 3PT, 11 TOs |
| Dec. 7 | vs. LAL | L 108-112 | 45.1% FG, 34.6% 3PT, 12 TOs |
| Dec. 5 | @ MIL | W 116-101 | 52.3% FG, 41.7% 3PT, 8 TOs |
| Dec. 4 | vs. GSW | W 99-98 | 46.2% FG, 37.5% 3PT, 10 TOs |
| Dec. 2 | vs. WAS | W 121-102 | 53.8% FG, 42.1% 3PT, 9 TOs |
Form Summary: 4-1. Averaging 111.8 PPG while holding foes to 103.6 PPG. Strong perimeter D (35.2% opponent 3PT) shines, but turnovers rise without Maxey (13.2 per game in losses).
Atlanta Hawks Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Hawks) |
| Dec. 12 | @ DET | L 115-142 | 42.7% FG, 31.8% 3PT, 15 TOs |
| Dec. 6 | @ WAS | W 131-116 | 51.4% FG, 39.1% 3PT, 10 TOs |
| Dec. 5 | vs. DEN | L 133-134 | 49.2% FG, 36.7% 3PT, 12 TOs |
| Dec. 3 | vs. LAC | L 92-115 | 38.5% FG, 28.6% 3PT, 14 TOs |
| Dec. 1 | @ DET | L 98-99 | 44.1% FG, 32.4% 3PT, 11 TOs |
Form Summary: 1-4. Scoring 113.8 PPG but leaking 122.0 PPG. Rebounding edge (+3.2) helps, but poor closeout D (48.6% opponent FG in 4th quarters) dooms them.
Injury Report
Star absences define this tilt: Philly’s backcourt thins without Maxey, forcing Quentin Grimes into the spotlight, while Atlanta’s engine stalls sans Young. Embiid’s status looms large for paint control.
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | Out | Left Knee Sprain |
| Trendon Watford | Out | Left Adductor Strain |
| Tyrese Maxey | Doubtful | Illness |
| Joel Embiid | Questionable | Left Knee Injury Management |
| Hunter Sallis | Doubtful | Shoulder Soreness |
Atlanta Hawks Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Trae Young | Out | Right Knee Sprain (MCL) |
| N’Faly Dante | Out | Concussion Protocol |
| Jacob Toppin | Out | Left Shoulder Strain |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Out | Reconditioning/Illness |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Questionable | Right Ankle Sprain |
| Nikola Djurisic | Out | G League Assignment |
Maxey’s doubtful tag (25.4 PPG, 6.2 APG) elevates Grimes’ usage; Young’s absence (out 20+ games) drops Atlanta’s APG to 22.1 without him. Embiid (Q, 33.2 PPG in 10 games) could dominate if cleared.
Key Player Matchups
Injuries shift focus to forwards: Philly’s length tests Atlanta’s youth, but Hawks’ athleticism could exploit mismatches in transition. Without primary creators, iso efficiency decides it.
Jalen Johnson (ATL, 20.8 PPG, 10.2 RPG) vs. Paul George (PHI, 22.6 PPG): Johnson’s breakout (55% FG lately) bullies George’s defense; George (1.5 SPG) disrupts drives but tires in extended minutes. Edge: Johnson—expect 22+ points, 12 boards if Embiid sits.
Dejounte Murray (ATL, 23.1 PPG, 5.8 APG) vs. Quentin Grimes (PHI, 18.4 PPG): Murray’s pull-up game (2.4 threes/game) overwhelms Grimes’ on-ball pressure; Grimes steps up sans Maxey (28 PPG high recently). Edge: Murray—prop over 24.5 points.
Onyeka Okongwu (ATL, 12.7 PPG, 8.4 RPG) vs. Joel Embiid (PHI, 33.2 PPG; Q): If Embiid plays, his post dominance (65% FG) exposes Okongwu’s frame; otherwise, Philly’s Adem Bona gets targeted. Edge: Embiid—double-double lock if active.
Dyson Daniels (ATL, 11.2 PPG, 2.1 SPG) vs. Tyrese Maxey (PHI, 25.4 PPG; D): Daniels’ length harasses hesitant guards; Maxey doubtful means Grimes draws this, but Daniels thrives in chaos. Edge: Daniels—over 1.5 steals.
Bonus Watch: If Alexander-Walker (Q, 20.7 PPG) plays, he torches Philly’s wings after 34 vs. them last time.
Series History
All-time, it’s razor-close (76ers 203-199 Hawks), but Atlanta’s owned recent tilts, winning four of the last five with high drama. Their Nov. 30 thriller (142-134 2OT) featured 276 total points and 40 turnovers combined.
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings:
| Date | Result | Key Notes |
| Nov. 30, 2025 | ATL 142-134 PHI | 2OT; Murray 38 PTS, 50% 3PT |
| Apr. 11, 2025 | ATL 127-121 PHI | Johnson 25 REB; Hawks rally |
| Mar. 10, 2025 | ATL 132-123 PHI | Young triple-double pre-injury |
| Feb. 9, 2025 | PHI 127-121 ATL | Embiid 35 PTS; Sixers’ last win |
| Nov. 24, 2024 | ATL 115-104 PHI | Hawks D holds Philly under 100 |
Trend: Hawks 4-1 SU, averaging 129.4 PPG. Last three overs; Philly 1-4 ATS in series.
Betting Trends
Spread: Atlanta 6-3 ATS as home faves; Philly 5-5 ATS as road dogs.
Totals: Hawks games hit Over in 55% (12/22); Sixers Under in 60% (9/15), injuries favor low total.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers 224.5
Atlanta Hawks – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 13, 2025
