Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game 4 Preview

Preview of Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks.
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game 4 Preview
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game 4 Preview /

Preview

The Atlanta Hawks avoided an embarrassing first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Tonight, they look to even the series at two games apiece before heading back to Boston for a make-or-break Game 5.

However, tonight's game is unlikely to look like the previous game. Everything went right for Atlanta, while Boston played their worst game in weeks. Atlanta outshot Boston from the field, foul line, and three-point line.

What's more, Boston did not get the level of production they expect from wings Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. With all that said, Atlanta still barely eeked out a victory in Game 3.

For Atlanta to pull off another upset victory, they need another transcendent performance from Trae Young. Additionally, their shaky perimeter defense has to at least contain the All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum.

Injury Report

Boston's injury report lists Marcus Smart (back) as questionable and Danilo Gallinari (knee) as out. Meanwhile, Atlanta does not have any injuries to report at this time.

Odds

Spread: Atlanta Hawks (+6.5)

Over/Under Point Total: 231.5

Money Line: Atlanta Hawks (+205) Boston Celtics (-250)

*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: TNT

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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).


Published
Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the Atlanta Hawks for Sports Illustrated's All Hawks. He has covered the NBA for several years and is the author of "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)".