The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks square off in Round 2 on Thursday night at State Farm Arena.
In this two-tilt miniseries, the visitors lost the first half on Monday, letting a 30-point advantage escape their grasp. Boston’s second-half 3-point attempt total was 1/15. The final two rounds saw the Celtics outscored 64-44 as Atlanta came back to win 120-118.
As they aim to atone for Monday’s loss, it helps that Derrick White will return to the lineup. He missed the previous meeting with the Hawks due to a right-hand sprain.
Xavier Tillman is also available after left knee swelling sidelined him for Monday’s matchup.
However, Al Horford is inactive for Thursday’s game due to a left big toe sprain. The 16-year veteran registered seven points, nine rebounds, a steal, and a block on the front end of this mini-series.
Jaden Springer is out because of left knee tendinopathy. The 21-year-old North Carolina native made multiple plays on the defensive end in the fourth quarter on Monday. He also went coast-to-coast, finishing a contested layup after grabbing a long rebound. The former Tennessee Volunteer suited up for the Maine Celtics the next night.
However, the visitors still list Jrue Holiday as questionable on their injury report. The two-time All-Star, who practiced on Wednesday, has missed the C’s last five games due to a right AC joint sprain.
When it counted most, Hawks standout Dejounte Murray came through with a game-winning shot, giving the Hawks their second consecutive tight victory over the Boston Celtics. With 0.1 seconds remaining in overtime, Murray got up to shoot a midrange jumper over Jrue Holiday that sailed over the net. Ironically, Dejounte Murray attempted 44 shots and finished with 44 points to help the Hawks win.
Hawks star Dejounte Murray delivered the game-winning jumper when it mattered most, helping the team win close games against the Boston Celtics for the second time in a row. Murray stood up with 0.1 seconds left in overtime to attempt a midrange jumper over Jrue Holiday that cleared the net. Ironically, Dejounte Murray led the Hawks to victory with 44 points in spite of having tried 44 shots.
Hawks star Dejounte Murray delivered the game-winning jumper when it mattered most, helping the team win close games against the Boston Celtics for the second time in a row. Murray stood up with 0.1 seconds left in overtime to attempt a midrange jumper over Jrue Holiday that cleared the net. Ironically, Dejounte Murray led the Hawks to victory with 44 points in spite of having tried 44 shots.
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