NBA Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks (5-5) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (3-6)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Intuit Dome, 3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA

Tipoff: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT

Broadcast: NBA TV, FanDuel SN SE, FDSSC

Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks:

Trae Young (knee, out)

Jalen Johnson (quad, day-to-day)

Kristaps Porziņģis (illness, day-to-day)

Nikola Đurišić (elbow, day-to-day)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back, day-to-day)

Luke Kennard (illness, day-to-day)

Los Angeles Clippers:

Kawhi Leonard (injury management, day-to-day)

Kobe Sanders (knee, day-to-day)

Jordan Miller (hamstring, day-to-day)

Key Player Matchups

Dejounte Murray (ATL) vs. James Harden (LAC): Murray leads Atlanta’s backcourt in Young’s absence, while Harden averages 22.0 PPG, 9.1 APG.

Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) vs. Kawhi Leonard (LAC): Risacher, the rookie wing, is coming off a 21-point game, while Leonard provides two-way dominance if active.

Clint Capela (ATL) vs. Ivica Zubac (LAC): Capela’s rebounding and rim protection against Zubac’s efficient interior scoring (61.7% FG).

Team Recent Form

Atlanta Hawks:

Last 5 games: W–L–W–L–W

Averaging 115.2 PPG, allowing 115.0 PPG.

Shooting 47.3% FG, 34.7% 3PT, 76.4% FT.

Los Angeles Clippers:

Last 5 games: L–L–L–L–W

Averaging 109.7 PPG, allowing 115.0 PPG.

Shooting 48.3% FG, 36.2% 3PT, 78.1% FT.

Series History

Clippers lead all-time series 77–63.

Hawks won last season’s lone meeting 120–113.

Clippers have won 3 of last 5 at home vs. Atlanta.

Betting Trends:

Hawks are 4–6 ATS this season.

Clippers are 1–8 ATS, struggling to cover spreads.

Over has hit in 5 of Clippers’ 10 games.

Hawks are 4–2 when scoring 115+ points.

Key Takeaway

This matchup pits Atlanta’s depth led by Murray and Risacher against Los Angeles’ veteran core of Harden, Leonard, and Zubac. The Hawks are slight favorites thanks to their offensive consistency, while the Clippers’ home court and star power make them a dangerous underdog. Expect a competitive, moderately paced game with Atlanta holding the edge if Leonard sits.

Game Odds

Atlanta Hawks                   221.5

Los Angeles Clippers      – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 9, 2025

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