Peachtree Hoops: Preview and Game Thread #36: Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Clippers

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Atlanta Hawks 10-11 Season Game  #36
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21-14		10-23
Staples Center
January 2, 2011 3:30 PM
SportSouth, 99X FM, Pre and Post Game Show 680 The Fan, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Mike Bibby	PG	Baron Davis
Joe Johnson	SG	Eric Gordon
Josh Smith	SF	DeAndre Jordan
Al Horford	PF	Blake Griffin
Jason Collins	C	Ryan Gomes

 

Hawks Injury Report: Marvin Williams (back) is out.

Clippers Injury Report: Chris Kamen (ankle) and Craig Smith (back) are out, Brian Cook (ankle) is doubtful.

SB Nation Clippers Blog: Clips Nation

What to watch:

The Hawks first up close and personal look at Clippers rookie Blake Griffin who is averaging 21.5 points and 12.4 rebounds. The guy is a beast and the Hawks will have a tough time contending with him all day. The Hawks will be looking to bounce back after a 103-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on New Year's Eve. The Clippers haven't played since a 103-95 loss to the Utah Jazz on December 29th. Prior to that game they had won five of their last six games after a slow start. 

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