- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks
- Event Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Saturday, the Atlanta Hawks (32-31) face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (34-28) at State Farm Arena.
In their recent game, the 76ers triumphed over the Jazz, sealing a 106-102 victory. During the match, Philadelphia committed 17 fouls, while Utah tallied 24. The 76ers managed to sink 12 of their 39 three-point attempts. The Jazz excelled at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 19 for a stellar 94.7%. In terms of rebounds, Utah recorded a total of 42 (13 offensive and 29 defensive) alongside 7 blocked shots. They facilitated 22 assists and made 7 steals. Defensively, the 76ers allowed a shooting percentage of 40.9%, following the Jazz’s 36 successful field goals out of 88 attempts. Philadelphia itself executed 24 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals. They collected 43 rebounds, with 12 on the offensive board, and hit 17 of 21 free throws, a success rate of 81.0%. Overall, Philadelphia finished the game shooting 45.5% from the field (40 of 88) and made 9 of their 35 three-point shots.
Tyrese Maxey showcased impressive performance in this matchup. He recorded a shooting percentage of 36.4%, contributed 6 assists, and spent 38 minutes on the court, grabbing 2 rebounds. Maxey totaled 25 points from 8 of 22 shooting.
The 76ers approach this game with a record of 34-28 this season. They are averaging 115.8 points per game (ranking 13th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 45.8%. From beyond the arc, the 76ers are shooting at a rate of 35.3% (786 of 2,224) and hitting 81.4% from the free-throw line. As a collective, Philadelphia is securing 43.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,523 assists this season, placing them 25th in the league for assist count. They average 13.7 turnovers per game and commit 20.4 personal fouls nightly.
On the defensive end, the 76ers force an average of 15.7 turnovers per game and draw 20.3 fouls. Their opponents are shooting 35.6% from three-point range and they rank 18th in the league for points allowed per game (115.9). Philadelphia’s defense has yielded a field goal percentage of 47.0% (2,593 of 5,522) and allows 45.2 rebounds per game collectively. They rank 25th for total assists allowed, conceding 1,707 assists throughout the season.
In their previous game, the Hawks achieved a resounding victory over the Bucks with a final score of 131-113. They collected 29 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 40 rebounds in the game. The Hawks turned the ball over 11 times but still managed to secure 9 steals. The Bucks committed 15 fouls, giving the Hawks 16 free-throw opportunities, of which they converted 11 at a 68.8% success rate. Atlanta excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 20 of 45 attempts (44.4%). In terms of shooting accuracy, the Hawks finished the game with 50 successful field goals out of 92 attempts, achieving a percentage of 54.3%. They held the Bucks to a 50.0% shooting percentage by allowing 43 successful attempts out of 86. Atlanta recorded a 33.3% success rate from three-point territory (13 of 39), and ended up with a free-throw percentage of 70.0% by sinking 14 out of 20 attempts. In total rebounding, Atlanta permitted Milwaukee to gather 41 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was a standout for the Hawks during the game, scoring 23 points in 32 minutes, distributing 2 assists, and shooting 64.3% by making 9 of 14 attempts, while also gathering 1 rebound.
Atlanta’s season record stands at 32-31. Offensively, the Hawks are performing with a shooting percentage of 47.1%, putting them 13th in the NBA. They have amassed a total of 7,409 points this season, averaging 117.6 points per game and grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game. They lead the league with 30.5 assists per contest, while maintaining a turnover rate of 14.3 per game. The Hawks commit 19.8 fouls per game and achieve a free-throw shooting success rate of 77.5%.
On the defensive side, the Hawks are ranked 21st in points allowed per game (117.3). They force an average of 15.7 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field (19th in the league). Atlanta’s defense allows 35.6% shooting from three-point distance (829 of 2,330) while opposing teams convert 79.6% of free throw attempts against them. They allow an average of 27.0 assists and 46.4 rebounds per game, ranking 17th and 26th respectively in the NBA.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Select Philadelphia
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