The LA Clippers have found their rhythm recently, winning five of their last six games after picking up a huge road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Clippers were led by star duo James Harden and Kawhi Leonard,

Norman Powell returned to action against the Lakers after missing five consecutive games, but exited in the first quarter with a hamstring injury and did not return. Meanwhile, Ben Simmons was a late addition to the injury report with left knee soreness,

Guys like Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, and Ben Simmons continue to miss time, leaving most of the responsibility to fall on Harden. Luckily for the Clippers, they are starting to get some of their key pieces back.

The LA Clippers are two steps closer to whole as they wrap up their road trip in Atlanta on Friday night. Guard/forward Ben Simmons and head coach Tyronn Lue have both been absent for a period of time,

Fortunately for the Clippers, while they won't be getting their leading scorer back, they'll be getting a key bench player in Ben Simmons. Clippers head coach Ty Lue revealed that Simmons will be upgraded to available and return from a seven-game absence.