The Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks will be contested at TD Garden on November 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. Fans can catch all the action on Fubo. The Boston Celtics are off to a strong start, ranking second in the Eastern Conference with an 8-2 record. They’ve won nine of their first 11 games, including a hard-fought 113-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Their solid performance has been fueled by key contributions from their stars and depth.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are struggling, sitting 11th in the conference with a 4-7 record after a tough 113-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The team has faced inconsistency on both ends of the floor, and their recent performances have raised concerns about their ability to contend in a crowded playoff race.
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The Boston Celtics’ offense has been a driving force this season, ranking fifth in the NBA with an impressive 120.2 points per game. However, their defense has been less dominant, as they rank eighth in points allowed, giving up 109.6 per contest. The team has also struggled on the boards, ranking 17th in total rebounds with 43.5 per game and allowing 43.8 rebounds per game, which places them 16th in the league. Despite these areas of concern, the Celtics have excelled from beyond the arc, leading the league with 18.5 three-pointers made per game while maintaining a solid 36.2% shooting percentage, ranking 11th overall in the NBA.
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On the other hand, the Atlanta Hawks have been more prolific offensively than defensively, scoring 116.1 points per game, good for ninth in the league. Unfortunately, their defense has been a significant weakness, ranking third-worst in points allowed, giving up 121.6 points per contest. The Hawks also rank poorly in rebounding, sitting 21st in both total rebounds (42.5 per game) and rebounds allowed (45.3 per game). On a positive note, Atlanta ranks 14th in three-pointers made with 12.6 per game and holds a 35.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, placing them 17th in the league.
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Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Head To Head Stats
In their last ten head-to-head games, the Boston Celtics have dominated the Atlanta Hawks, winning eight contests. The most recent meeting occurred on November 4, 2024, when the Celtics defeated the Hawks 123-93. This victory extended Boston’s current winning streak to one, following a rigid 122-123 overtime loss to Atlanta on March 28, 2024. In that game, the Hawks had won two in a row after splitting a series of close games with the Celtics in late March and early February 2024, including a 120-118 victory just days before.
Returning to the 2022-23 season, the Celtics had a strong run, winning five straight, including a 120-114 victory on April 9, 2023, and a 134-125 win on March 11, 2023. They also defeated the Hawks 126-101 in November 2022. Their last loss to Atlanta occurred in 2021-22, when the Hawks fell 107-98 on March 1, 2022, and 105-95 on February 13, 2022. Boston has outscored Atlanta by a significant margin across these ten games, with a total score of 245-149 in their favor.
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