Philadelphia 76ers seek to break road losing streak

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The Philadelphia 76ers will try to end their three-game losing streak on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. Their game is scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT. Currently, the 76ers have a record of 23 wins and 47 losses, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are doing better at 34 wins and 36 losses, sitting in seventh place. Philadelphia struggles with rebounds, averaging just 39.3 per game, the lowest in the league. Kelly Oubre Jr. leads the team with 6.1 rebounds per game. In contrast, Atlanta averages 43.5 rebounds and has a strong record in conference matchups, with 25 wins and 19 losses. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks hit an average of 13.1 shots per game. This is just below the number of three-pointers the 76ers allow. Philadelphia makes an average of 12.8 three-pointers per game, slightly less than the Hawks permit. For the Hawks, Trae Young is a key player, scoring an average of 24.1 points and providing 11.4 assists. Onyeka Okongwu has also been performing well, averaging 15.6 points in his last ten games. On the other hand, Quentin Grimes leads the 76ers with an average of 13.6 points. In the teams' last ten games, the Hawks have won seven, scoring an average of 122.2 points. Meanwhile, the 76ers have struggled, winning only two games and averaging 115.8 points. Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Hawks will be missing several key players, including Larry Nance Jr. and Clint Capela. The 76ers have numerous injuries as well, with several players out for the season, including Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr.


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