Through 2 Quarters

Although the Atlanta Hawks were the underdogs at tipoff, they’ve since taken control of the game. They are way out in front at halftime with a 65-51 lead over the Boston Celtics.

Atlanta has been led by point guard Trae Young, who so far has 22 points and three assists. A double-double would be Young’s third in a row. One thing to keep an eye out for is Onyeka Okongwu’s foul situation as he currently sits at three.

Small forward Jayson Tatum has led the way so far for Boston, as he has 17 points and three assists along with two rebounds.

The Celtics haven’t been much of a second-half team this year, losing 73% of the time when they were down at the break.

Who’s Playing

Atlanta @ Boston

Current Records: Atlanta 29-31; Boston 36-27

What to Know

The Boston Celtics will be returning home after a three-game road trip. They will take on the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday at TD Garden. Atlanta should still be riding high after a big win, while the Celtics will be looking to get back in the win column.

Boston has to be aching after a bruising 128-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Shooting guard Jaylen Brown put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 23 points and eight assists.

Meanwhile, the Hawks made easy work of the Toronto Raptors this past Saturday and carried off a 127-100 victory. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Atlanta had established a 104-74 advantage. Their point guard Trae Young was on fire, posting a double-double on 41 points and 11 assists.

Boston is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Detroit Pistons Feb. 16 easily too and instead slipped up with a 112-111. In other words, don’t count Atlanta out just yet.

How To Watch

• When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: TNT
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $17.10

Odds

The Celtics are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Hawks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Boston have won 16 out of their last 30 games against Atlanta.

• Feb 13, 2022 – Boston 105 vs. Atlanta 95
• Jan 28, 2022 – Atlanta 108 vs. Boston 92
• Nov 17, 2021 – Atlanta 110 vs. Boston 99
• Feb 24, 2021 – Atlanta 127 vs. Boston 112
• Feb 19, 2021 – Boston 121 vs. Atlanta 109
• Feb 17, 2021 – Atlanta 122 vs. Boston 114
• Feb 07, 2020 – Boston 112 vs. Atlanta 107
• Feb 03, 2020 – Boston 123 vs. Atlanta 115
• Jan 03, 2020 – Boston 109 vs. Atlanta 106
• Mar 16, 2019 – Boston 129 vs. Atlanta 120
• Jan 19, 2019 – Boston 113 vs. Atlanta 105
• Dec 14, 2018 – Boston 129 vs. Atlanta 108
• Nov 23, 2018 – Boston 114 vs. Atlanta 96
• Apr 08, 2018 – Atlanta 112 vs. Boston 106
• Feb 02, 2018 – Boston 119 vs. Atlanta 110
• Nov 18, 2017 – Boston 110 vs. Atlanta 99
• Nov 06, 2017 – Boston 110 vs. Atlanta 107
• Apr 06, 2017 – Atlanta 123 vs. Boston 116
• Feb 27, 2017 – Atlanta 114 vs. Boston 98
• Jan 13, 2017 – Boston 103 vs. Atlanta 101
• Apr 28, 2016 – Atlanta 104 vs. Boston 92
• Apr 26, 2016 – Atlanta 110 vs. Boston 83
• Apr 24, 2016 – Boston 104 vs. Atlanta 95
• Apr 22, 2016 – Boston 111 vs. Atlanta 103
• Apr 19, 2016 – Atlanta 89 vs. Boston 72
• Apr 16, 2016 – Atlanta 102 vs. Boston 101
• Apr 09, 2016 – Atlanta 118 vs. Boston 107
• Dec 18, 2015 – Atlanta 109 vs. Boston 101
• Nov 24, 2015 – Atlanta 121 vs. Boston 97
• Nov 13, 2015 – Boston 106 vs. Atlanta 93

Injury Report for Boston

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Atlanta

• Lou Williams: Out (Hip)
• John Collins: Out (Foot)