Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics Game One Preview

Scouting report for the Playoff game between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics.

Preview

The Atlanta Hawks proved the naysayers wrong when they upset the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament. For their win, Atlanta is rewarded with the 7-seed and a matchup against the 2-seed Boston Celtics.

It is not the ideal matchup for Atlanta. Celtics' wings Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have put together All-NBA caliber seasons and look to build on their NBA Finals trip last season.

Meanwhile, Atlanta underperformed throughout the regular season, resulting in a new front office and head coach installed midseason. The front office acquired Saddiq Bey via trade, and Quin Snyder has revamped the offense - both changes have revitalized the floundering team.

The experts at FiveThirtyEight give Atlanta just a 13% chance of winning the seven-game series, and even that feels generous. But if there is one thing the Play-In Tournament taught us, it is that Atlanta embraces the role of underdogs and always keeps their receipts.

Injury Report

Boston's injury report lists Danilo Gallinari (knee) as out. Atlanta does not have any injuries to report at this time.

Odds

Spread: Atlanta Hawks (+13.5)

Over/Under Point Total: 225.5

Money Line: Atlanta Hawks (+310) Boston Celtics (-400)

*Odds provided by SI Sportsbook

Television, Streaming, & Radio

Location: TD Garden

Time: 3:30 p.m. EST

Radio: 92.9 FM The Game on the Audacy app.

Network: ESPN

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Uniforms

The Atlanta Hawks will wear their Association Edition uniforms (white). The Boston Celtics will wear their City Edition uniforms (green).