Hawks extremely short-handed for NBA Cup game vs. Celtics

Atlanta has just eight players available for Tuesday's game in Boston

The Atlanta Hawks will be extremely short-handed for their NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The Hawks have just eight players available for the game, including Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, and John Collins. Several Hawks players are out due to injury, including Clint Capela, Onyeka Okongwu, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Celtics, meanwhile, are relatively healthy and will be favored to win the game. The Hawks will need to play their best game of the season to have a chance of winning.

Injuries have ravaged the Hawks this season

The Hawks have been hit hard by injuries this season, and it has shown in their record. Atlanta is just 17-21 this season, and they are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks have lost five of their last six games, and they are in danger of falling out of the playoff race.

The Celtics are one of the best teams in the NBA

The Celtics are one of the best teams in the NBA, and they are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 27-12 this season, and they have won five of their last six games. The Celtics have a lot of talent, led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. The Hawks will need to play a perfect game to have a chance of beating the Celtics.