"The Celtics have been favorites in 32 games this season and won 22 (68.8%) of those contests. The Celtics average only 2.1 fewer points per contest (116.6) than the Hawks surrender (118.7). The Celtics hit 15.7 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 1.4 more than their opponents (14.3). They are shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc (eighth-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 36.2%."
"The Celtics have scored at a lower rate at home than on the road in the 2025-26 season (116.4 at home versus 116.8 on the road), and have surrendered fewer points at home than away from home (109.8 opponent points per home game versus 110.0 on the road). On the offensive side of the ball, the Celtics have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 113.2 points per contest over that span compared to the 116.6 they've racked up over the"
The Atlanta Hawks (23-25) visit the Boston Celtics (29-17) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at TD Garden, 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Both teams enter after Monday victories: the Celtics beat the Trail Blazers 102-94 and the Hawks defeated the Pacers 132-116. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 23 points while CJ McCollum scored 23 for the Hawks. The Celtics have been favorites in 32 games, winning 22. Boston averages 116.6 points per game and ranks second with 15.7 three-pointers made per game. Boston has scored slightly less at home and allowed fewer opponent points there. Over the last 10 games, Boston's offense dipped to 113.2 points per contest.
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