Celtics vs Hawks: Battle for Home Court

0:00It's March 30, you're listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story. Boston Celtics roll into Atlanta tonight, looking for their fourth straight win against the Hawks, who are riding a 12-game home-winning streak. Celtics sit at 50 wins and 24 losses, second in the east, while the Hawks are 42 and 33 holding six place. It's the fourth match of this season. Boston took the first and third, Hawks snagged the second. Tip off at 7.30pm, eastern time at State Farm Arena. The Celtics just beat Charlotte to open this four-game road trip, but they're on the second night of a back-to-back, going seven and four in those. Spots. Hawks have been on fire since the All-Star break, 16 wins and two losses, best in the east, plus they lead the league and gains with 30 or more assists and ten or more steals. They've won 12-14 in March overall. Injury news shakes things up. Tatum sits for Achilles' management, but Jalen Brown's back in the lineup.

1:01Derek White's probable with a knee tweak, and Neomyas Kate is dalfo with a thumb issue. For Atlanta, Jacolandale's questionable with illness. Celtics lead the all-time series, 247 to 152, 114 to 95 in Atlanta, but Hawks' home energy could flip that. Script. Key battles include Jordan Walsh stepping up against Jalen Johnson, who's averaging 23 points, 10 boards, and eight dimes, and Jalen Brown. Facing Nickel Alexander Walker, a sharp 20-point score from deep. Celtics need lockdown defense. Their fourth and rating, plus dominate rebounds with their fourth league wide, and move the ball smart against. Atlanta's turnover forcing crew. With fatigue from travel and a short bench possible, plus refs always in play. Boston's got to bring Max Efford for 48 minutes to extend. Their streak, before heading to Miami and Milwaukee, Hawks hungry to even the season series at home.