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Can the LA Clippers Tame the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena?

As the LA Clippers prepare to face off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of challenging games. The upcoming contest on February 6th is more than just another game; it's an opportunity for redemption.


ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 28: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against former San Antonio Spurs teammate Dejounte Murray #5 of the Atlanta Hawks on January 28, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Clippers' performance in their last game against the Boston Celtics on December 23rd was less than stellar. Despite scoring 108 points, they were outplayed by a dominant Celtics team that put up an impressive 145 points. The statistics reveal some concerning issues: while LAC had a perfect free throw percentage and managed to score half of their fast break attempts, they struggled with turnovers and only led for a mere 1 minute and 5 seconds throughout the entire game.


However, it's not all doom and gloom for LAC fans. Looking back at their December 22nd game against Oklahoma City Thunder, despite losing with a score of 115-134, there were flashes of brilliance that could be harnessed in future games. They managed to convert two-thirds of their fast break attempts into points and scored half of their bench points.


ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 28: Dejounte Murray #5 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game on January 28, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Moreover, in another previous matchup on December 21st versus Dallas Mavericks, LAC showed what they are capable of when things click into place. They won with a comfortable margin (120-111), leading for over three-quarters of the match time thanks to an outstanding field goal percentage (56 percent) and high efficiency from both two-point range (70 percent) and free throws (92 percent). This level of execution is exactly what will be needed when facing ATL.


The key takeaway here is consistency – something that has eluded LAC recently but remains within reach given their potential as demonstrated in past performances. To succeed against ATL, they will need to tighten up defensively while maintaining offensive efficiency.


ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 28: Dejounte Murray #5 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game on January 28, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking ahead at ATL's home advantage at State Farm Arena might seem daunting; however, if LAC can channel the same energy from their victory over Dallas Mavericks while learning from past mistakes made against Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder – there’s no reason why they can't come out on top.


Clippers fans should mark their calendars for February 6th when this crucial battle will take place at State Farm Arena starting at 7:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). For those who cannot attend in person, you can catch all the action live on BSSC channel number 693 as part of your TV subscription package.

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