Hawks Look To Build On Five-Game Win Streak
The Atlanta Hawks play host to the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Friday evening.

This marks the second game of a five-game home stand for the Hawks (22-25), which they began with a win over the Kings on Wednesday. They have won five in a row and will look to keep it rolling for a chance to add to their, 12-11, home record. Trae Young continues to put up major numbers for the Hawks, averaging 27.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 1.0 steals, per game. John Collins is averaging 16.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists, while Clint Capela is averaging 11.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. The Hawks are averaging 111.4 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 111.5 points against, which is seventh most in the league.

Meanwhile, this marks the first game of a two-game road for the Celtics (25-24), as they look to build on a two-game win streak and add to their, 9-14, road record. Jayson Tatum leads the team, averaging 26.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists, per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals, while Robert Williams is averaging 9.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. The Celtics are averaging 108.8 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 104.9 points per game, which is seventh fewest in the league.
Posted on: 1/27/2022 11:57 AM