Boston is ready to face off against Atlanta in a highly anticipated basketball matchup. The Hawks have been performing well this season, with a record of 19-26 in Eastern Conference games and 17-26 against opponents above .500. However, the Celtics are currently second in the league for scoring, averaging 121.1 points per game and an impressive 38-8 record against Eastern Conference teams.
On average, the Hawks score 119.2 points per game, which is 9.6 more than what the Celtics give up on average (109.6). Boston makes an average of 16.6 3-pointers per game, compared to the 14.0 per game that Atlanta allows. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Hawks winning the last matchup 120-118 with De’Andre Hunter scoring 24 points.
Key players for the Hawks include Dejounte Murray, who averages 22.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.5 steals