LA Clippers Aim to Dominate Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles Duel
As the LA Clippers prepare to host the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Clippers, coming off a thrilling 122-116 victory over the Houston Rockets, are looking to maintain their momentum. In that game, they showcased an impressive offensive efficiency with a true shooting percentage of 67 percent and an effective field goal percentage of 62 percent. Their ability to convert from beyond the arc was notable as well, hitting 41 percent of their three-point attempts.
The team's performance against the Rockets also highlighted their defensive prowess with eight blocks and five steals contributing to a defensive rating of just over 120 points per hundred possessions. However, it's worth noting that this figure slightly exceeded their offensive rating indicating room for improvement on defense.
In contrast, during their encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks where they fell short by seven points (106-113), the Clippers struggled with turnovers committing fourteen compared to only nine against Houston. Despite this setback, they still managed forty percent from three-point land and maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio above one.
The most concerning performance came against Minnesota Timberwolves where despite winning by one point (89-88), the Clippers' offensive output dipped significantly. They posted an effective field goal percentage of just 44 percent and saw a decrease in both fast break points and second-chance points compared to previous games.
With these trends in mind, fans should watch for how well the Clippers manage ball control while maintaining their shooting efficiency from deep. The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on court.
The match is scheduled for March 17th at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 6:30 PM local time (-07:00). Fans can catch all action live on NBA TV or KTLA networks or follow along on BSSE TV network coverage.