Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson
Joel Embiid Joel Embiid
ATL 7:00 PM ET PHI

NBA Β· MATCHUP INTELLIGENCE

January 4, 2027 Β· 7:00 PM ET

Hawks vs 76ers

ATL 0-0 Β· PHI 0-0

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πŸ“Matchup Preview

Atlanta Hawks visit Philadelphia 76ers for a regular-season matchup.

Atlanta Hawks's availability report lists Henri Veesaar (Out), Mouhamed Gueye (Out). These designations describe availability, not a confirmed starting five.

Philadelphia 76ers's availability report lists Ariel Hukporti (Out), Dominick Barlow (Out), Tacko Fall (Out). These designations describe availability, not a confirmed starting five.

SportsFBI sees a closely balanced matchup, with little separating the teams in its current projection. This estimate is based on team and situational inputs, rather than a two-sided sportsbook moneyline.

Projected score: ATL 113, PHI 114
Model probability of a margin of 20 or more points: 11%

πŸ† SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner πŸ† Philadelphia 76ers
Confidence 50%
Projected Score PHI 114 Β· ATL 113
Blowout Probability 11%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's NBA matchup engine β€” not a guarantee. Blowout means a 20+ point margin.

βš–οΈ Game Edges

Key factors driving this matchup

ATLA Adjusted team strength +0.09 Weak

PHI adjusted net 0.02 vs ATL 0.11 per 100 possessions. Expected possessions: 101.46.

ATLA Defensive matchup +0.08 Weak

PHI adjusted defense 112.76; ATL 112.67 points allowed per 100 possessions.

PHIH Rebounding +0.01 Weak

ORB% 25.82 / 24.20 vs opposing DRB% 74.20 / 72.78.

Position Comparison

Projected starters and available averages

● ATL ● PHI ● Even
Dyson Daniels
Dyson Daniels
8.8PTS
6.4REB
4.5AST
PG* -11.6 PPG diff.
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey
20.4PTS
3.8REB
5.2AST
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
14.0PTS
2.0REB
1.5AST
SG* +0.8 PPG diff.
VJ Edgecombe
VJ Edgecombe
13.2PTS
5.0REB
4.1AST
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson
19.3PTS
7.8REB
6.3AST
SF* -4.3 PPG diff.
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
23.5PTS
5.5REB
3.1AST
Onyeka Okongwu
Onyeka Okongwu
10.3PTS
6.0REB
2.8AST
PF* -13.0 PPG diff.
LeBron James
LeBron James
23.3PTS
6.0REB
5.8AST
CJ McCollum
CJ McCollum
14.3PTS
3.0REB
1.3AST
C* -8.3 PPG diff.
Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid
22.6PTS
7.5REB
4.7AST

* Inferred comparison slot; not a confirmed position assignment.

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