Sixers at Hawks, 7 p.m. -- CSN
Records
Sixers: 16-7 (First in Atlantic Division, fourth in Eastern Conference)
Hawks: 16-7 (Second in Southeast Division, fifth in Eastern Conference)
Previous games
The Sixers kept pace with Miami before the Heat exploded in the fourth quarter to hand them a 99-79 loss on Friday. Thaddeus Young had a team-high 16 points for the Sixers.
The Hawks didn't have much energy in a 96-77 loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Josh Smith had a team-high 11 points for the Hawks, who scored just 34 points in the second half.
Who's hot?
For the Sixers, Thad Young led the team in scoring on Friday and has averaged 17.3 points on 21-of-37 shooting in the last three games versus Atlanta.
Hawks leading scorer Joe Johnson scored just 10 against the Grizzlies, but is averaging 18.7 points per game on the season.
Storylines
The Sixers concluded a 5-2 homestand on Friday with a loss to the Heat, which also snapped a four-game winning streak. After their matchup with the Hawks, the Sixers will host the Lakers, Spurs and Clippers in a three-game home stint.
The Hawks have been very good at home, posting an 8-2 record at Philips Arena.
NBA
The Sixers have won four straight games against the Hawks.
Hawes in, Brand out
Spencer Hawes will start for the Sixers for the first time in 10 games with an Achilles injury. While Hawes returns, Elton Brand will miss tonight's game against the Hawks with a thumb injury. Lavoy Allen will get his first career NBA start in Brand's place. (see story)
Injuries
Sixers: Elton Brand (Thumb)
Hawks: Al Horford (torn left pectoral muscle, day-to-day), Jason Collins (sprained left elbow, day-to-day).
Sound off
Which player will have the biggest impact off the bench for the Sixers against the Hawks?