- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
- Scheduled Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Boston Celtics (49-24) will visit State Farm Arena on Monday to take on the Atlanta Hawks (42-33).
In their previous encounter, the Celtics triumphed over the Hawks with a score of 109-102. Boston recorded 21 fouls, while Atlanta had 19. The Celtics connected on 15 out of 42 attempts from three-point range, whereas the Hawks converted 79.2% of their free throws, hitting 19 of 24. Atlanta secured 58 rebounds (15 offensive and 43 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. They also dished out 29 assists and secured 9 steals in the process. Defensively, Boston allowed the Hawks to shoot at 39.1% from the field, with Atlanta going 34 of 87. The Celtics tallied 25 assists, created 10 turnovers, and grabbed 4 steals, while also collecting a total of 47 rebounds (10 offensive). At the free-throw line, Boston converted 19 of 23 for an 82.6% success rate. Boston ended the game with a field goal percentage of 46.9% (38 out of 81) and hit 14 of 35 shots from beyond the arc.
Payton Pritchard stood out in this game, scoring 36 points on 13 of 23 shooting. He played 35 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 56.5% and adding 4 assists.
The Celtics enter this matchup with a record of 49-24 this season. They average 114.1 points per game (ranked 21st in the league) while shooting 46.3% from the field. The Celtics are hitting 36.1% of their 3-pointers (1,113 of 3,082) and boast an 80.8% free throw percentage. As a team, Boston averages 46.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,784 assists during the season, ranking them 29th in the NBA for assists per game. They turn the ball over 12.3 times per game and commit 19.2 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Celtics force 12.4 turnovers per game and draw 18.4 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 35.6% from three-point range against them, and Boston ranks first in the league in points allowed per game (106.9). The Celtics’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.1% (2,786 of 6,323) and they permit an average of 41.6 rebounds per game. They currently sit third in the league for assists allowed, conceding 1,803 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Hawks claimed a 123-113 victory over the Kings. During this game, Atlanta allowed Sacramento to collect 41 total rebounds (7 offensive). The Hawks shot 37.5% from beyond the arc by making 12 of 32 attempts and converted 11 of 13 free throws (84.6%). Sacramento shot 48.4% from the field, making 45 of 93 attempts, while the Hawks shot 50.6% from the floor, connecting on 45 of 89 shots. From three-point range, Atlanta made 16 of 41 attempts (39.0%). They also converted 17 of their free throw attempts, registering a percentage of 77.3%. The Kings committed 25 fouls during the game, which allowed the Hawks 22 free throw opportunities. Atlanta secured 32 defensive rebounds and 21 offensive rebounds for a total of 53.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed significantly for the Hawks, shooting 7 of 14 (50.0%) and grabbing 5 rebounds, finishing with 27 points in 36 minutes of play alongside 8 assists.
The Hawks hold a record of 42-33 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.3% from the field, which ranks them 13th in the league. Atlanta has amassed 8,869 points this season (118.3 per game) and averages 43.3 rebounds per game. They dish out an impressive 30.3 assists per game (ranking 1st in the NBA) and commit 14.2 turnovers per game. The Hawks average 19.5 fouls per game and sink 77.7% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, Atlanta ranks 17th in the league for points allowed per game at 116.4. They force 16.1 turnovers each game, allowing opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (18th in the league). The Hawks concede 35.7% on three-point shots (979 of 2,746) and opponents convert 79.4% of their free throw attempts. They allow 26.7 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, placing them 15th and 24th in these respective categories in the league.
Who will take home the victory tonight against the spread?
Recommendation: Opt for Atlanta
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