The Boston Celtics continue to impress game after game. In their 115-107 road win against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, April 10 they proved no matter where they play, they can win. Their stellar play also has given them a three-game lead in the Atlantic Division over the Philadelphia 76ers and a 3 ½ game lead over the New York Knicks.
On Wednesday, April 11 they return home to Boston to face the Atlanta Hawks. After facing the likes of the San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers in recent games, the Hawks are almost like a vacation. Unfortunately that will not be the case as the teams match up fairly even statistically speaking. The Celtics, however, are red-hot making every opponent faced a good opportunity for a win as they begin to gear up for the Playoffs next month.
The matchup:
The Boston Celtics will take on the Atlanta Hawks at the TD Garden located in Boston, Mass. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 8 p.m. EDT.
The standings:
Boston comes into the game having won their last three games and with a 33-24 record. They are 20-9 on their home court and have won eight of their last 10 games.
Atlanta enters the matchup having won their last three games and with a 34-23 record. They are 15-15 on the road have won seven of their last 10 games.
The season series:
The season series currently stands at 1-0 in favor of the Celtics.
Where to watch:
The game can be watched live nationwide with NBA League Pass or--
In Boston: CSNE
In Atlanta: SSO-ATL
The season statistic leaders:
Boston: Paul Pierce- 19.1 points per game, Rajon Rondo- 11.2 assists per game, Kevin Garnett- 8.2 rebounds per game.
Atlanta: Joe Johnson- 18.9 points per game, Jeff Teague- 4.9 assists per game, Josh Smith- 9.7 rebounds per game.
Injuries to note:
Boston: Mickael Pietrus (concussion), Chris Wilcox (aortic abnormality), Jermaine O'Neal (sprained left wrist), Jeff Green (aortic aneurysm).
Atlanta: Al Horford (torn left pectoral muscle).
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Sources:
All data provided by NBA.com
Paul Rados is an avid Boston Celtics fan and a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Follow him on Twitter @PSRados or leave him a message on Facebook.
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