If there was ever a time where a moral victory was acceptable, tonight was it. The Atlanta Hawks stood their ground without two usual starters in the lineup, Clint Capela (OUT) and DeAndre Hunter (bench) versus the NBA's #1 ranked team in 3-point percentage, the completely healthy Los Angeles Clippers with a plethora of all-star, superstar and Hall of Fame players on its roster.

The hometown Atlanta Hawks fought, competed and put forth it's best effort and while ultimately resulting in a 149-144 loss at home, the Hawks have no reason to hang their heads before traveling to Boston on Wednesday.

How do you grade Onyeka Okongwu and Bruno Fernando's contribution in Clint Capela's absence?

Should the front office shift their focus during the trade deadline from Dejounte Murray to someone in the frontcourt?

(Though on a minutes restriction), considering Monday's stellar performance, how different do you suspect the team's end game outcomes will be once DeAndre Hunter is at a full bill of health?

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