The Boston Celtics, having encountered no setbacks, have returned to Georgia for another matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Although the Celtics claimed victory in the first two games, the Hawks staged a remarkable comeback from a 30-point deficit to secure an ᴜnexpected win on Monday. As tonight’s game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. EDT, the memories of that unforgettable match still linger in the State Farm Arena.

Tonight’s crucial series decider presents an opportunity for Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics to rejoin the action against the Atlanta Hawks. Apart from two instances in the last five games when he was sidelined due to injuries, the accomplished five-time NBA All-Star has maintained an impressive health record this season, poised once again to complete a third successive season featuring over 70 games.

Tatum’s performance against the Hawks showcases an average score of 24.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.4 spg, and 1.0 bpg over 23 previous encounters, with a record of 17-6 against Boston’s conference rivals. This season alone, Tatum has recorded notable stats of 30.3 ppg, 8.7 rpg, and 5.3 apg against the Hawks. In their recent faceoff resulting in a surprising loss for the Celtics, he scored 37 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and facilitated five assists.

Throughout the season, spanning 67 games, Tatum has maintained an average of 27.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, with a shooting percentage of approximately 47.3%, including 37.9% from beyond the arc.

Sitting at the top of the league with an impressive record of 57-15, the Celtics appear on track to secure home court throughout the playoffs. Tatum stands among the MVP award contenders owing to his significant contributions this year.

In his career, Jaylen Brown has faced off against the Atlanta Hawks 24 times, emerging victorious in 17 of those matchups. His average game statistics against the Hawks include 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

In the matches against the Hawks this season, during which he played three times, he averaged 20.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. Over the course of his career, he has consistently maintained shooting percentages of 47.5% from the field, 30.6% from beyond the arc, and 70.3% from the free-throw line. However, this season, his shooting percentages showed slight variations; he achieved 50.0% accuracy from the field, 25.0% from three-point range, and a decrease to 57.1% at the free-throw line.

Dejounte Murray’s Performance Against the Celtics
In his last five games against the Celtics, Dejounte Murray has averaged 17.4 points, 8.0 assists, and 6.2 rebounds. In their most recent matchup, he scored 25, 23, and 14 points.

Boston Celtics ιnjᴜry Report
Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Xavier Tillman, and Jaden Springer are all listed as questionable for Boston.