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Atlanta (18-23) at LA Clippers (13-28), 7:30 pm

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) - The Atlanta Hawks conclude a five-game road trip Wednesday with a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers. Atlanta is 1-3 on its road trip, including a 125-92 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

Marvin Williams paced the Hawks with 18 points. "We just didn't show up," Hawks coach Mike Woodson said. "Marvin was pretty good, he competed. The other four guys didn't compete and it showed across the board. (We) should be embarrassed." The Hawks are just 6-14 away from Philips Arena.

Playing shorthanded, the Clippers endured a 107-100 home loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Cory Maggette (flu-like symptoms) and Chris Kaman (bruised left shin) both missed the game. "Guys get sick or hurt and everybody else has to step up," said forward Tim Thomas, who scored 29 points against the Bobcats. "It's been that way all year, but we've got enough guys to lace them up and play ball." Atlanta won both meetings from Los Angeles last season.