Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics To Face Off In Crucial Game 7

Rivalry Renewed, Stakes Higher Than Ever

The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics will clash in a pivotal Game 7 on Sunday night, with the winner advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals and the loser seeing their season come to an end.

The series has been a back-and-forth affair, with both teams winning two games at home and one on the road.

The Hawks won the first game of the series, but the Celtics answered back by winning the next two. The Hawks won Game 4 and the Celtics took Game five to seize a 3-2 lead.

However, in a must win situation, the Hawks managed to tie the series by holding on to a six point lead in game 6. With home court advantage, the Hawks will look to put an end to this series in front of their home crowd and advance to the conference finals.

Key Matchups

There are several key matchups to watch in Game 7.

First, the battle between Trae Young and Jayson Tatum will be crucial. Young is the Hawks' leading scorer and assist man, while Tatum is the Celtics' leading scorer and rebounder.

Both players are capable of taking over a game, so it will be important for their respective teams to limit their impact.

Another key matchup will be the battle in the paint between Clint Capela and Robert Williams.

Capela is one of the best rebounders in the league, while Williams is one of the most athletic big men in the league.

Whoever wins this battle will give their team a significant advantage on the boards.

Prediction

The Celtics have been the better team throughout the series, but the Hawks have shown a lot of resilience.

However, with home court advantage and a chance to close out the series, the Celtics are a slight favorite to win Game 7.