The 21-19 Atlanta Hawks will look to keep their momentum going and go for their third consecutive win when they hit the road to face the Boston Celtics.
Quin Snyder's team is fresh off getting big wins over the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls. They've also won three of their last four games to climb over .500 and the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Of course, it won't be easy to get past Joe Mazzulla's team. Boston just beat the Orlando Magic 121-94 on Friday in one of their best defensive efforts of the season, and this is usually the time of the year when they click in that regard.
The Celtics have the second-best record in the East and are the defending champions, and they've won 15 of their first 22 games at the TD Garden. Atlanta, on the other hand, is just 10-12 on the road.
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With that in mind, we'll dig deep into this matchup and let you know everything you need to know before tipoff.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics: Injury Reports
Hawks injury report for Jan. 18
The Hawks will be severely undermanned ahead of this contest. Forward Larry Nance Jr. (hand) and Zaccharie Risacher (thigh) will miss the game.
Jalen Johnson is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, whereas De'Andre Hunter is probable with a foot injury.
Backup center Cody Zeller will be out for undisclosed personal reasons, while Kobe Bufkin will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury.
Last but not least, star PG Trae Young is listed as probable with a rib injury.
Celtics injury report for Jan. 18
Joe Mazzulla's team arrives in this game almost at full strength. Only Drew Peterson, who's dealing with a concussion, is in jeopardy of being unavailable.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics: Starting lineups and depth chart
Hawks starting lineup and depth chart
Celtics starting lineup and depth chart
Where and how to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics?
The Atlanta Hawks will visit the Boston Celtics at the legendary TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday. The game will start at 7:00 pm (EST).
This game will be broadcast live on NBC Sports - Boston (local) and the FanDuel Sports Network - South East - Atlanta (local). It can also be live-streamed on Fubo TV's app and website (regional restrictions may apply) and the NBA League Pass platform.
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