NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics will take on the Atlanta Hawks in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
These squads match up for the second straight game after the Hawks defeated the Celtics 119-117 on Tuesday. Trae Young paced the Hawks in the win with 38 points, while Jaylen Brown put up 35 in the losing effort for the Celtics.
When is Celtics vs. Hawks and when does it start?
This game between the Celtics and Hawks is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 8:30 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 27, and if you’d like to see the game 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 won 51, or 70.8%, of the 72 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The 117.9 points per game the Celtics put up are just 0.2 fewer points than the Hawks surrender (118.1).
The Celtics knock down 16 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 4.4 more than their opponents (11.6).
In 2022-23, the Celtics’ offense has been significantly better at home, where they average 120.5 points per game, compared to road games, where they average 115.4 per game. Defensively, they have been better at home, where they surrender 110.5 points per game, versus road games, where they allow their opponents to score 112.4 per game.
On offense, the Celtics have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 116 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 117.9 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
Hawks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Hawks put up 118.4 points per game (third in league) while giving up 118.1 per contest (25th in NBA). They have a +24 scoring differential.
The Hawks average seven more points per game (118.4) than the Celtics cede (111.4).
The Hawks make 10.8 3-pointers per game and shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc, ranking 24th and 21st, respectively, in the NBA.
The Hawks put up more points per game at home (119.6) than on the road (117.2), and also concede fewer points at home (117.4) than away (118.9).
While the Hawks are scoring 118.4 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark over their past 10 games, amassing 120.9 a contest.
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 |
| 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 |
| John Collins | 71 | 13.1 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1 | 1 |
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