Boston Celtics – Atlanta Hawks: Expect an offensive shootout?
The Celtics meet the Hawks for the second time this season — they thumped Atlanta 132-106 in the first clash. Still, both teams are trending differently right now, and that mix could produce a lot more action than the first score suggested.
Boston Celtics: fighting to keep second place 
Five wins in seven and the Celtics keep proving they belong in the conversation this season. That scrappy finish against the Blazers two days ago (102-94) and the tight win in Brooklyn (130-126) show Joe Mazzulla’s team can grind out results in different ways, against anyone.
This is game two of four straight at TD Garden for Boston — they like playing at home. The Celtics have won 16 of their 23 games there, which is proper home-court business. They also boast one of the league’s best defenses, giving up just 109.9 points per game, the second-lowest mark in the NBA — a useful counter to Atlanta’s high-octane attack.
INJURY REPORT : Neemias Queta (doubtful) – Luka Garza (questionable)
Atlanta Hawks: chasing a fourth straight? 
Atlanta’s season has been a roller-coaster. Stretches of losses, then a couple of wins, then more losses, then wins again — they swing. Quin Snyder’s men are on a positive run now. Beating the Pacers (132-116) and the Suns (110-103), even in different styles, is a boost.
The Hawks’ edge is offense. They score 117.8 points a night, good for eighth in the league. Jalen Johnson’s rise helps a lot, and the ball moves — Atlanta leads the league with 31.1 assists per game. Defensively it’s a mess: they allow 118.7 points per game, one of the league’s worst units.
INJURY REPORT : Kristaps Porzingis (OUT) – Zaccharie Risacher (OUT)
NBA Pick Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
Over 229.5 points
The Celtics aren’t the league’s top scoring team, but they’ve shown they can explode — 146 or 140 points in a night isn’t out of the question. They still live off high-volume three-point shooting. Atlanta has to score to have any chance, so both teams should be pushing pace. Expect a high-scoring night.
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