The Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks will occur at TD Garden on November 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. The Celtics are performing well, currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference with an impressive 8-2 start. They have claimed victory in eight out of their first 10 games, highlighted by a close 108-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
On the other hand, the Hawks sit 11th in the conference with a 4-7 record after losing 113-125 to the Chicago Bulls. The two teams have historically faced off 394 times in the regular season, with the Celtics winning 245 games and the Hawks securing 149.
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Prediction
The Celtics have stood out offensively in the 2024-25 season, scoring 120.9 points per game, the second-highest in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 109.9 points per contest, placing them ninth. On the boards, Boston averages 43.6 rebounds (17th), while opponents grab 44.1 (16th). They lead the league with 18.5 three-pointers per game and hold a 13th-ranked 36.0% success rate from beyond the arc.
The Hawks, ranking seventh in scoring at 116.4 points per game, struggle on defense with 121.3 points allowed, third-worst in the league. They average 42.9 rebounds per game (19th) while yielding 45.1 (20th). Atlanta makes 13.0 threes per game, ranking 12th, with a 17th-ranked 35.4% shooting accuracy from deep. The Celtics are expected to win the upcoming game based on their stronger overall performance.
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Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected starting lineups for both teams.
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Boston Celtics
PG Jrue Holiday
SG Derrick White
SF Sam Hauser
PF Jayson Tatum
C Al Horford
Atlanta Hawks
PG Trae Young
SG Dyson Daniels
SF Zaccharie Risacher
PF Jalen Johnson
C Clint Capela
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Injury Updates
The Celtics will be without three players for the upcoming game. Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined with a foot injury, Jaylen Brown has a hip issue that will keep him out, and Luke Kornet will be unavailable as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
The Hawks also face several absences, with Bogdan Bogdanovic out due to a hamstring injury. Kobe Bufkin is unavailable because of a shoulder issue, and Vit Krejci is out with an adductor injury. Cody Zeller will be missing for personal reasons, while De’Andre Hunter is sidelined with a knee injury, and Seth Lundy will not play due to an ankle problem.
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