Preview: Hawks welcome Warriors to Philips Arena

The Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites to repeat as NBA champions and, for the first time this season, the Atlanta Hawks will match up with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and company on Friday evening. While the “rematch” looms later in March, this is the singular opportunity for those in Atlanta to see the Warriors up close and personal and, as such, this should be a fun night.

The good folks in Las Vegas install the Hawks as 13-point underdogs in this match-up, illustrating the uphill battle that the home faces here. As of Friday morning (and the time of this post), Golden State is expected to be at full strength and, in short, that means that the visitors will have the four best…