Boston and Atlanta are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup as the Hawks look to continue their winning streak against the Celtics. The Hawks have been performing well so far this season, with a record of 19-26 in Eastern Conference games and 17-26 against opponents above .500. However, the Celtics have been even more impressive, with an impressive 38-8 record against Eastern Conference teams and currently sitting second in the league for scoring with an average of 121.1 points per game.
Atlanta is led by several key players, including Dejounte Murray who averages 22.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.5 steals. Hunter has been averaging 16.0 points over the last ten games, which could be crucial in this upcoming matchup against Boston’s strong defense. On the other hand, the Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum who leads the team with an average of 27.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Sam Hauser has also been hitting an average of 3.6 three-pointers over the last ten games which could give Atlanta’s defense some trouble