PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks head to Los Angeles to face the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Monday , where these two struggling franchises will battle for momentum. The Hawks rank first in high spacing on offense and fifth in passing, characteristics that should help them navigate the Clippers' interior defense . However, Atlanta's weakness in three-point shooting frequency (37.1%) and defensive rebounding (26th) could prove costly against a team with scoring threats. The Clippers opened the season at 3-6 and are currently in the midst of a four-game losing streak, despite having high-profile names like Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Bradley Beal, and other veterans. Los Angeles presents its own set of concerns, ranking 30th in pace and allowing 46.7% of three-point attempts on defense , though the team excels at post-up scoring, ranking first in that category. Both teams will be operating without key players, with the Hawks missing Trae Young and the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard. Atlanta finished their recent three-game homestand with a 2-1 record, including convincing victories over Orlando and Los Angeles, averaging a 17.5 point differential. The Hawks possess enough depth to stay competitive despite not having as many marquee names as their opponents , setting up an intriguing matchup between two teams desperate to reverse their fortunes.