Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game 3 Preview

Preview of the NBA Playoff game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks.

Preview

The Atlanta Hawks can be commended for their effort against the Boston Celtics throughout the first two games of the first-round playoff series. Unfortunately, Atlanta's best still has not been good enough.

The 2-seed Celtics have flexed their defensive muscle, essentially neutralizing Trae Young. On the other end of the floor, Atlanta's already-shaky perimeter defense cannot stop the trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White. 

As the series shifts back to Atlanta, the Hawks face a must-win Game 3. In order to pull off the upset, Young must return to his old self. The floor general has been unrecognizable through three games, shooting 35% from the field and 23.1% from deep.

Winning four out of the next five games is a near-impossibility for Atlanta, but avoiding a sweep would provide a much-needed boost as the franchise enters a pivotal offseason sure to bring change.

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 (+5.5)

Over/Under Point Total: 228.5

Money Line: Atlanta Hawks (+175) Boston Celtics (-213)

*Odds provided by SI Sportsbook

Television, Streaming, & Radio

Location: State Farm Arena

Time: 7:00 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 Statement Edition uniforms (black). The Boston Celtics will wear their Icon Edition uniforms (green).