Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics: Preview and Predictions
The Atlanta Hawks (4-7) will travel to Boston to face the Celtics (9-2) in their 12th game of the 2024-25 NBA season on Tuesday, November 12th. The Celtics are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference, while the Hawks are in 12th place.
The Celtics have won their last three games, including a 125-112 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Hawks have lost their last two games, including a 115-105 defeat to the Miami Heat on Sunday.
The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 30.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is also having a strong season, averaging 25.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. The Hawks are led by Trae Young, who is averaging 27.3 points, 9.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. Dejounte Murray is also averaging 21.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
The Celtics are a very deep team, with several players who can contribute on any given night. The Hawks, on the other hand, are more reliant on their top players. If Young or Murray have an off night, the Hawks will likely struggle to win.
The Celtics are also the more experienced team. They have several players who have been to the NBA Finals, including Tatum, Brown, and Al Horford. The Hawks, on the other hand, are a young team with limited playoff experience.
The Celtics are favored to win this game, but the Hawks have the potential to pull off an upset. If Young and Murray can play well and the Hawks can limit the Celtics' three-point shooting, they have a chance to win.
