The Hawks and 76ers, both struggling, face off post-All-Star break with Atlanta holding a 2-1 edge in the season series.

The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers enter the post-All-Star break period seeking to overcome recent struggles, both having lost multiple games. The Hawks, 10th in the East, dropped three straight, including a 110-107 loss to Charlotte, despite strong individual performances from Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels, and continue to struggle defensively and on the offensive glass. The 76ers, sixth in the East, suffered a season-low 89-point loss to the Knicks, shooting 37.5% and missing 26 three-pointers, hampered by Joel Embiid’s knee injury and Paul George’s 25-game suspension. Coach Nick Nurse highlighted the need for improved offensive execution during the break. The teams meet for their third of four season matchups, with Atlanta winning the first two, including a double-overtime game in November.