NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks are doing battle in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 4 next to come.
The Hawks beat the Celtics 130-122 on Friday when they last played. Trae Young’s team-leading 32 points led the Hawks to the win. Jayson Tatum had 29 points for the Celtics.
When is Celtics vs. Hawks and when does it start?
This game between the Celtics and Hawks will begin on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. Hawks
The Celtics and Hawks will take to the court at State Farm Arena for this matchup on April 23, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT, BSSE, NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Hawks Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have been favorites in 72 games this season and won 51 (70.8%) of those contests.
The Celtics average only 0.2 fewer points per contest (117.9) than the Hawks surrender (118.1).
The Celtics knock down 16 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league) at a 37.6% rate (sixth-best in the NBA), compared to the 11.6 per game their opponents make at a 34.5% rate.
The Celtics have been significantly better offensively at home, where they score 120.5 points per game, compared to road games, where they average 115.4 per game. Defensively, they are better in home games, where they give up 110.5 points per game, versus on the road, where they allow opponents to average 112.4 per game.
The Celtics’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 116.5 points a contest compared to the 117.9 they’ve averaged this season.
Hawks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Hawks have a +24 scoring differential, putting up 118.4 points per game (third in league) and giving up 118.1 (25th in NBA).
The Hawks put up seven more points per game (118.4) than the Celtics surrender (111.4).
In 2022-23, the Hawks are 24th in the league in 3-point makes (10.8 per game) and 21st in 3-point percentage (35.2%).
In 2022-23 the Hawks are scoring more points at home (119.6 per game) than away (117.2). And they are giving up less at home (117.4) than away (118.9).
The Hawks have played better offensively over their past 10 games, tallying 119.6 points per contest, 1.2 more than their season average of 118.4.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 67 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
Hawks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 73 | 26.2 | 3 | 10.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Dejounte Murray | 74 | 20.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| De’Andre Hunter | 67 | 15.4 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 54 | 14 | 3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Saddiq Bey | 77 | 13.8 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2 |
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