LAC vs ATL Dream11 Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers are set to host Atlanta Hawks at Staples Centre, as they look to bounce back from a shock defeat in the last game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kawhi Leonard sat out that match, and that could be the reason for Clippers’ flat performance, especially in the defensive department. But Paul George mitigated the pain of the defeat with his once-in-a-lifetime performance, as he dropped 33 points in just 24 games. With the defeat, the Clippers are now 8-5 in the regular season.
Atlanta Hawks also suffered defeat in the last game, as they went down 128-112 against the Phoenix Suns.
Match details:
Teams: Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks
Venue: Staples Center
Match Timing: November 17, @ 09:00 AM
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Captain options:
Kawhi Leonard: He is Clippers best man. He is averaging more than 25 point per game for the Clippers this season.
Paul George: He is a superstar, and we all know how big a player he is. But even by his own standards, his introduction was right from the Hollywood scripts.
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Los Angeles Clippers: As of now, Landry Shamet is the only player on the Los Angeles Clippers’ injury list. The 22-year-old guard suffered a sprained left ankle during the 98-88 win over the Toronto Raptors. He will be a miss for the Clippers considering he made a very good start this season.
That said, superstar JKawhi Leonard missed the game against New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore left knee and the Clippers are yet to release a statement whether the reigning NBA finals MVP will be available for the next match or not.
No other injury concerns for the hosts. Paul George made a successful return from the long injury lay off and is good to go.
Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks can easily be termed as the most affected team with injuries, as four first-team players are definitely out of this game for them, while one more is listed as questionable.
The players who are certain to miss the trip to La La Land are the legendary Vince Carter (personal reasons), John Collins (suspended), Kevin Huerter (shoulder injury) and Evan Turner (Achilles Tendon injury).
Chandler Parsons, meanwhile, is listed as doubtful by the Hawks. He will be evaluated before the game.
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Los Angeles Clippers: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Maurice Harmless, Patrick Beverley
Atlanta Hawks: De’Andre Hunter, Jabari Parker, Damian Jones, Trae Young, Cam Reddish
Likely squads:
Los Angeles Clippers: Patrick Beverley, JaMychal Green, Maurice Harkless, Montrezl Harrell, Mfiondu Kabengele, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, Rodney McGruder, Johnathan Motley, Patrick Patterson, Jerome Robinson, Landry Shamet, Derrick Walton, Lou Williams, Ivica Zubac
Atlanta Hawks: DeAndre’ Bembry, Damian Jones, John Collins, Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, Alex Len, De’Andre Hunter, Cam Reddish, Bruno Fernando, Jabari Parker, Brandon Goodwin, Charlie Brown, Vince Carter, Tyrone Wallace
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Team 1:
PG: Beverley, Wallace
SG: Leonard (SP), Bembry
SF: P George, Hunter
PF: J Parker
C: Harrell
Team 2:
PG: Beverley, Wallace
SG: Leonard, Bembry
SF: P George (SP), Hunter
PF: J Parker
C: Harrell