After a quiet night with just three games, the NBA returns Monday evening with a packed lineup of 15 games, featuring all 30 teams in action, including a Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks showdown. It’s a busy day across the league, with both teams looking to build on recent wins.
The Celtics bounced back from their season’s first loss to the Indiana Pacers by winning two straight and aim to make it three in a row against the Hawks. Atlanta, meanwhile, snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
Here’s a closer look at the Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks game, set to tip off at 7:45 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks preview
Apart from their loss to Indiana, the Boston Celtics have dominated most of their matchups. Their recent wins include back-to-back victories over the Charlotte Hornets, and they’ve displayed this form throughout the season. Led by the potent duo of Jayson Tatum (30.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game) and Jaylen Brown (25.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 3.8 apg), the defending champions have demonstrated why they’re favorites in the East.
Even without Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics boast the league’s top offensive rating (122.5) and the lowest turnover percentage (11.5%). They’ve shown few weaknesses so far.
Meanwhile, the Hawks are still finding their rhythm, though Zaccharie Risacher has shined in the starting lineup. Atlanta lost consecutive games to the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings but bounced back with a 15-point win over the Pelicans.
Trae Young continues to lead Atlanta with 27.7 ppg and 11.7 apg, while Jalen Johnson has emerged as a solid wing, averaging 16.3 ppg and 10.0 rpg. Despite their 3-4 record, they hold the ninth-best offensive rating in the league (114.3).
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After a quiet with just three games, the NBA returns Monday evening with a packed lineup of 15 games, featuring all 30 teams in action, including a Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks showdown. It’s a busy day across the league, with both teams looking to build on recent wins.
The Celtics bounced back from their season’s first loss to the Indiana Pacers by winning two straight and aim to make it three in a row against the Hawks. Atlanta, meanwhile, snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
Here’s a closer look at the Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks game, set to tip off at 7:45 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds
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Moneyline: Celtics (-492) vs Hawks (+372)
Spread: Celtics -10.5 (-110) vs Hawks +10.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Celtics o234.5 (-112) vs Hawks u234.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks preview
Apart from their loss to Indiana, the Boston Celtics have dominated most of their matchups. Their recent wins include back-to-back victories over the Charlotte Hornets, and they’ve displayed this form throughout the season. Led by the potent duo of Jayson Tatum (30.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game) and Jaylen Brown (25.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 3.8 apg), the defending champions have demonstrated why they’re favorites in the East.
Even without Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics boast the league’s top offensive rating (122.5) and the lowest turnover percentage (11.5%). They’ve shown few weaknesses so far.
Meanwhile, the Hawks are still finding their rhythm, though Zaccharie Risacher has shined in the starting lineup. Atlanta lost consecutive games to the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings but bounced back with a 15-point win over the Pelicans.
Trae Young continues to lead Atlanta with 27.7 ppg and 11.7 apg, while Jalen Johnson has emerged as a solid wing, averaging 16.3 ppg and 10.0 rpg. Despite their 3-4 record, they hold the ninth-best offensive rating in the league (114.3).
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Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks predicted starting lineups
The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown due to a hip flexor injury, along with Kristaps Porzingis. The Hawks, meanwhile, have a longer injury list, with De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vit Krejci and Kobe Bufkin out, while Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu are questionable.
Celtics
G – Derrick White | G – Jrue Holiday III | F – Jayson Tatum | F – Al Horford | C – Luke KornetHawks
G – Trae Young | G – Dyson Daniels | F – Jalen Johnson | F – Zaccharie Risacher | C – Clint Capela
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
With the Celtics well-rested and the Hawks playing the second game of a back-to-back, expect Boston to outclass Atlanta in this matchup, with Jayson Tatum leading the charge.
