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With a 41-41 record going into the playoffs, the Hawks secured the seventh spot and a matchup with the Celtics. They ultimately won the play-in game against the Miami Heat to secure this position. Given that they went 17-24 on the road this season, the Hawks have a long road ahead of them. The Hawks could surprise the Celtics.
The Hawks have enough offensive firepower to leave a mark. However, in order to stand a chance of winning this series against the Celtics, they will need nearly flawless performances from their greatest players. With a game average of 26.2 points, Trae Young is the team’s best player. He is ultimately the one who propels this club forward. Next with a 20.2 point per game average is Dejounte Murray.
Holding a record of 57-25 going into the playoffs, the Celtics earned the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Importantly, they had a 13-7 record in the last 20 games. Additionally, the Celtics are 32-9 at TD Garden. They received encouraging news that Jalen Brown is probably going to play in Game 1.
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They also have Tatum, one of the best NBA players. He consistently contributes and has a strong supporting cast around him, which helps the Celtics win most of the time. Tatum scores 30.1 points per contest on average. In the end, he assumes leadership when the Celtics require it. Brown scores 26.6 points per contest on average.
It’s their third straight appearance in the playoffs. Additionally, they have recently returned from an appearance in the Eastern Conference finals. The Hawks will try to improve on their first-round loss to the Heat last year. The Celtics, meanwhile, are making the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals last year.
The postseason matchups between the Hawks and Celtics have occurred frequently during their illustrious histories. The Celtics have a 42-29 record versus the Hawks as well. The Hawks prevailed 4-2 in the opening round of the clubs’ most recent meeting in 2016. The Celtics are now seeking retribution.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Game Information
- Date: 04/15/2023
- Time: 03:30 PM ET
- Location: TD Garden.
- How to Watch Hawks vs Celtics: NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Hawks vs Celtics Betting Lines
Celtics are –400 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $25. On the other side, Hawks are +320 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $320.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Celtics at a 80% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Hawks have 23.81% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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