They had 7 players in points in double-digits, and their bench put up 44 points.<\/strong><\/em> It\u2019s important to note, Boston got a win on the road at State Farm Arena.<\/p>\nGame 2: Celtics 134- Hawks 125 (Atlanta Home).<\/h3>\n
Betting Odds:<\/strong> Boston (-10), Over\/Under 230.5.<\/em>
\nBetting Results:<\/strong><\/em> Celtics ML, Hawks +10, OVER.<\/em><\/p>\nGame Summary:<\/h3>\n
The Celtics had Marcus Smart for this game, however, he was ejected. Once again, Boston had 6 players in double-<\/strong><\/em>digit Points<\/strong>, and Jayson Tatum lead the way with 34 Points, 1 Block, 5 Assists, 15 Rebounds, and 5-14 from the Three<\/em>. Furthermore, The Celtics shot 54.7 Percent from the field, and 47.6 Percent from the Three.<\/strong><\/em> Atlanta improved their shooting, putting up 50 percent from the field, and 29.4 percent from the three.<\/p>\nAlthough Atlanta outrebounded Boston 48-40, and had more points in the paint, Boston simply shot better, had more points off turnovers, and fast break points.<\/strong><\/em> Much like the Celtics, Atlanta had 7 players who scored points in double-digits. Trae Young led the way with 35 Points, 13 Assists, and shot 4-11 from the three<\/em>. Much like their first matchup, the Celtics got the win on the road.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nGame 3: Celtics 120- Atlanta 114 (Boston Home).<\/h4>\n
Betting Odds:<\/strong> Miami (-4.5), Over\/Under 224.5.<\/em>
\nBetting Results:<\/strong> Celtics Money Line, Celtics -4.5, OVER.<\/em><\/p>\nGame Summary:<\/h3>\n
Once again, Boston came out with the win and the season s<\/strong>weep. <\/strong><\/em>Boston was without most of their starters, except Derrick White, and The Hawks were without all their starters except De\u2019Andre Hunter. Payton Prichard led the way for the Celtics, adding 30 Points, 11 Assists, and 14 Rebounds for a Triple- Double. Mike Muscala<\/strong><\/em> added 27 points on 4-7 Three Point shooting, and Sam Hauser<\/strong><\/em> scored 26 Points. On the Hawks side, they had 6 players who scored points in double-digits.<\/p>\nOverall, Boston shot 47.2 percent from the field and 46 percent from the Three<\/strong><\/em>. Atlanta shot an underwhelming 28.2 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field.<\/strong><\/em> Although the Hawks outrebounded the Celtics, and had more points in the paint 60-30, The Celtics shot better, and had more points off turnovers<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\nInjury Report:<\/h2>\nAtlanta Hawks<\/h3>\n
None<\/em><\/p>\nBoston Celtics<\/h3>\n
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Knee.<\/em><\/p>\nKey Players:<\/h2>\nAtlanta Hawks<\/h3>\nTrae Young:<\/h4>\n
There have been trade rumors surrounding Trae Young all week.<\/em> However, he remains the top producer and scorer for this team.\u00a0<\/strong> Trae Young<\/strong> averaged 24.9 Points, 1.1 Steals, 9.6 Assists, and shot 34.2 percent from the Three on the road<\/strong> this season.\u00a0<\/em> Young averaged 31 Points, 11 Assists, 4 Rebounds, and shot 33 percent from the Three, and 44 percent from the Field in 2 games against the Celtics<\/strong> in the Regular Season.<\/em><\/p>\nYoung struggled in Game 1<\/strong><\/em>, along with the rest of the team. Trae scored 16 points on 20 percent Three-point shooting, and 27.8 percent from the field. <\/em><\/strong>Additionally, He added 8 Assists, 2 Steals and 3 Rebounds. If the Hawks want to keep up with the Celtics, they will need Trae to score double what he did in Game 1 and shoot the ball better.<\/p>\nDejounte Murray:<\/h4>\n
Dejounte Murray<\/strong><\/em> was acquired from the San Antonio Spurs to take some pressure off All-Star Trae Young. Murray averaged 20.9 Points, 1.4 Steals, 5.9 Assists, 5.1 Rebounds, and shot 36.2 percent from Thre<\/em>e on the road<\/strong> <\/em>this season.<\/p>\nIn 2 games against Boston<\/strong><\/em> in the regular season, Murray averaged 16.5 Points, 2 Steals, 4.5 Assists, and shot 16 percent from the Three. In Game 1 of the Playoffs<\/strong><\/em>, Dejounte Murray put up 24 Points, 3 Steals, 6 Assists, 8 Rebounds, and shot 40 percent from the field, and 0 percent from the three.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nBoston Celtics<\/h3>\nJayson Tatum:<\/h4>\n
\u00a0Jayson Tatum is the heart of this team,<\/strong><\/em> and one of the best players in the NBA. Tatum averaged 31.7 Points, 1.2 Steals, 4.3 Assists, 8.8 Rebounds, and shot 48.4 percent from the Field, and 35.8 Percent from the Three<\/em> in Home Games<\/strong><\/em> this year.<\/p>\nIn 2 games against the Atlanta Hawks<\/strong><\/em> in the regular season, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.5 Points, 1 Block, 1 Rebounds, and shot 33.3 Percent from downtown, and 41 percent from the field<\/em>. In Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs<\/strong><\/em>, Tatum added 25 Points, 11 Rebounds, and shot 42.9 Percent from the Three, and 43.5 Percent from the Field.<\/em> Although Tatum can struggle from the three at times, I fully expect him to have a big Game 2.<\/em><\/p>\nJaylen Brown:<\/h4>\n
Going into the playoffs, no one knew the status of Brown after he cut his hand and had it tapped. Jaylen Brown averaged 26.7 Points, 1.1 Steals, 6.8 Rebounds, and shot 48.8 Percent from the field<\/em> at Home Games.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nBrown continued his dominance against the Hawks.<\/strong> <\/em>Jaylen exploded for 29 points, 1 Steal, 12 Rebounds, 3 Assists, and shot 33.3 percent from the Three, and 52 percent from the Field<\/em> in Game 1.<\/strong><\/em> In addition, he shot 100 percent from the free-throw line<\/strong><\/em>. In 2 regular season games<\/strong> <\/em>against Atlanta, Brown averaged 23 Points, 2 Steals, 5 Rebounds, and 57 percent from the field<\/em>. It\u2019s important to note, Jaylen Brown averaged only 18.2 percent from downtown in those two games.<\/p>\nDerrick White and Marcus Smart:<\/h4>\n
Marcus Smart is also the heart and soul of Boston, and both him and Derrick White are excellent defensive guards<\/strong><\/em>. In Home games<\/strong><\/em> this season, Derrick White<\/strong> averaged 12.5 Points, 3.8 Rebounds, and shot 37.8 Percent beyond the arc. White stepped up big in Game 1<\/strong><\/em>, erupting for 24 Points, 2 Blocks, 7 Assists, 5 Rebounds, and shot 57.1 from the Three, and 53.8 Percent from the Three. <\/em><\/p>\nMarcus Smart<\/strong> <\/em>averages 11.6 Points, 1.7 Steals, 6.5 Assists, and shot 36.7 from downtown<\/em> in H<\/strong>ome Games<\/strong> <\/em>this season. In Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs<\/strong><\/em>, Smart shot 50 percent from the Three<\/em>, added 3 Steals, 2 Blocks, and 7 Rebounds and Assists<\/em>. These two players play with a lot of tenacity and can be difference makers on the defensive and offensive side of the court.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nKey Stats-Playoffs:<\/h2>\n
\u2022Atlanta<\/strong> averages 99<\/em> Points Per Game.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Boston <\/strong>averages 112<\/em> Points Per Game.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Atlanta<\/strong> ranks 9th in <\/strong>poin<\/em>ts allowed<\/strong> <\/em>with 112 opponents points per game.<\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Boston<\/strong> ranks 4th in points allowed<\/strong><\/em> with 99 opponents points per game.<\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Atlanta<\/strong> ranks 7th in Rebounds Per Gam<\/em>e<\/strong> with 45.<\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Boston<\/strong> ranks 1st in rebounds per game<\/strong><\/em> with 58.<\/p>\n\u2022Atlanta<\/strong> ranks 1<\/strong>2<\/em>th in P<\/strong>oint Differential<\/strong> <\/em>at -13.<\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Boston<\/strong> ranks 4th in Point Differential<\/strong> <\/em>at +13.0.<\/em><\/p>\n\u2022Atlanta<\/strong> ranks 7th in Blocked Shots<\/em><\/strong> with 4 per game.<\/em><\/p>\n