Celtics Face Injury Woes as Hawks Seek Road Redemption
Boston’s TD Garden will be buzzing tonight as the Celtics host the Atlanta Hawks, but the matchup carries more drama than the scoreboard alone suggests. Boston is dealing with a wave of injuries and illnesses in its frontcourt. Luka Garza is questionable, Neemias Queta is doubtful and Payton Pritchard is nursing a finger injury he’s been managing since late December. Despite these challenges, the Celtics remain a formidable force with a 29-17 record, seeking to extend their homestand with another win.
For Atlanta, tonight is about regaining pride. The Hawks are coming off a three-game winning streak and are eager to right the wrongs of previous encounters with Boston. Yet their own lineup is thin. Kristaps Porzingis, who will likely receive a warm ovation in Boston, won’t play due to ongoing Achilles tendinitis. Zaccarie Risacher is also sidelined, continuing his recovery from a knee contusion. These absences leave Atlanta relying on its depth and recent momentum to compete against a Celtics team that, even under duress, plays disciplined basketball.
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Statistically, both teams have strengths that make this game intriguing. Atlanta averages nearly 118 points per game but allows just as many, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Boston scores slightly less but defends more effectively, giving up under 110 points per game. The Celtics’ three-point shooting has been bolstered by Sam Hauser, who is making over 47 percent of his attempts this month, while Pritchard’s improved shooting numbers could be critical if he suits up.
Tonight’s matchup is about more than just points on the board. It’s a test of resilience for Boston, navigating a lineup disrupted by health issues and a challenge for Atlanta to prove it can win on the road and maintain its midseason surge. With the Hawks’ stronger record away from home and the Celtics’ home-court advantage, fans can expect a tightly contested, high-energy game that could swing in either direction, depending on who manages injuries, stamina and momentum better.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern at TD Garden, with coverage on NBC Sports Boston and live radio on WBZ-FM 98.5. Keep your eyes on the lineups as they finalize, because even small changes could shift the flow of the game. Stay with us for full coverage, updates and analysis as this Eastern Conference clash unfolds, bringing the intensity of the NBA right to your screens.
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