BOS vs ATL Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks

BOS vs ATL Dream11: The motives of the various squads will become clear with each day. Yes, of course, most of them are seeking a large number of wins but then you have to set realistic targets as well. But this is not to say that the race to the top for the Eastern Conference still remains wide open even though the Heat has hit their sweet spot. And talking about the East, let us jump into this game between the Celtics and the Hawks.

The Celtics have turned around their season in February and bringing in Derrick White bolstered their bench defense and also provides the depth. On the other hand, the team is still in the shot for a top-four finish but will need a special 5-7 game winning streak to ensure that they get over Bucks/Sixers/Cavs.

On the other hand, the Hawks are a long way removed from the battle to the top. They have more losses than wins, and truly, this season has been one big struggle for the Trae Young-led team. Trae has responded every now and then but for oppositions, the game plan is clear, shut down Young and claim the glory.

Host: Boston Celtics
Visitors: Atlanta Hawks
Match Timing: 2 March, @ 06:00 AM
Venue: TD Garden

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Celtics: Tough defense, but some room to improve offensively

February brought a positive change to the Celtics landscape and the team was able to extract most out of the home-court advantage. This is a team that was below the 50% win record till December and had been struggling to be consistent on both ends of the floor. But yes, a disciplined defensive template had already been set by coach Udoka and after a huge backlash from fans and critics alike, he stuck to that template and showed that it indeed is a fresh approach. Surely, the Celts have found magic on both ends of the floor but the question remains, will it be enough with the current depth of the East?

A pertinent question to be asked for sure. With the way Heat, Sixers, Bulls, Cavaliers, and Bucks are built, the elite duo of Brown and Tatum have the work cut out. And it may boil down to how Marcus Smart and Derrick White respond at the one-guard position, two crucial two-way players but during the Playoffs, you have to make your shots too. On the other hand, the frontline may not display awesome statistics but it is well-balanced. if you talk about Robert Williams III, he is a major reason why the defense is so brilliant but his offensive rebounding is equally important. Horford knows what his role is and many conversations have been around his massive contract, but trust me, his value can’t be measured in raw numbers alone. Can this strong defensive team make a run for the East Finals at least?

Hawks: No Eastern Finals repetition?

Trae Young is surely one of the most high-yielding guards in the league and arguably has had an even better offensive season than Stephen Curry. However, the trouble is that the Hawks have been unable to find the required balance outside of Young and Bogdanovic these days. Unlike the Celtics, the Hawks are not an elite defensive team by any stretch so it becomes crucial to stay efficient from the floor. With the injury to John Collins, it can be tough against physical players of Boston but yes, Gallinari, Bogdanovic, and Huerter have at least shot well.

De’Andre Hunter has been a decent wing for the team but they will need John Collins near the Playoffs. However, there are question marks surrounding the Atlanta team. They are at the ninth position and surely when the Play-in tournament comes, going up against the Trae Young-led squad can pose challenges but the team doesn’t look motivated as the last season. While it is true that it was after the mid-season that the Hawks picked up their game, the Eastern Conference is unarguably much stiffer this season. To be honest, an Eastern Finals trip looks unlikely as of now with the way the Conference is shaping up right now.

Boston Celtics | Atlanta Hawks

Games: 63| 60
Wins: 36| 29
Defeats: 27| 31

Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Boston Celtics News:

No injuries reported thus far.

Celtics Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Jayson Tatum
Middle: PF: Al Horford | C: Robert Williams III
Guards: SG: Jaylen Brown | PG: Marcus Smart

BENCH: Grant Williams, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Daniel Theis, Sam Hauser, Bruno Fernando, Aaron Nesmith, Luke Kornet.

Atlanta Hawks Team News

John Collins is DOUBTFUL for the game
Lou Williams is OUT for the game.

Hawks Expected Starting Five
Forwards: PF: Danilo Gallinari | SF: De’Andre Hunter
Frontline: C: Clint Capela
Guards: SG: Kevin Huerter | PG: Trae Young

BENCH: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Knox II, Onyeka Okongwu, Delon Wright, Sharife Cooper, Jalen Johnson, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarot, Skyler Mays.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Jayson Tatum(BOS)
Points: 24
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 03
Steals: 01
Jayson has been a high-scoring wing for some seasons now but as the season has progressed he has focused on rotating the ball more. The Forward can be a bit inefficient but can scrap 24-30 points, 4-7 rebounds, 4-6 assists, and 1 steal a game regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 32-43

Trae Young(ATL)
Points: 41
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 11
Blocks: 01
Steals: 01
Trae has been the major purveyor of wins for the Hawks throughout the season, leading the team in points and assists. He has been mostly in the 26+ points and 10-14 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 39-56

Jaylen Brown(BOS)
Points: 23
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 08
Steals: 01
Jaylen has surely been more efficient than Tatum lately and he is one of the best all-around off-guards in the league. Brown has been largely in the 23-29 points, 3-4 rebounds, and 6-8 assists a game regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-36

Clint Capela(ATL)
Points: 08
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 00
Blocks: 02
Steals: 01
Capela’s numbers have been down this season but the Center is still a quality finisher, defender, and rebounder for the Hawks team. Clint has mostly been in the 8-13 points and 9-15 rebounds range while blocking 1-2 shots regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-30

Robert Williams III(BOS)
Points: 10
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 03
Blocks: 04
Steals: 01
Robert has been a great Center for the Celtics, clinching offensive boards, finishing in the paint, and rejecting shots at a high clip. He has been mostly in 10-12 points, 11-14 rebounds, and 2-4 blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 31-44

Bogdan Bogdanovic(ATL)
Points: 14
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 02
Steals: 02
For the Hawks, Bogdan has been the second-best scorer behind Trae in recent days, having strong shooting games after an inefficient start. He has scored 23 or more in three of the last five games while grabbing 5-7 rebounds a game.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 28-38

BOS vs ATL DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

- - Marcus Smart(BOS) had 13 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds in the last game. Two-way guard Marcus has been exceptional who has mostly been in the 13-15 points, 6-7 assists, and 1+ steal range.
  - Kevin Huerter(ATL) had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal in the last game. The off-guard has been getting the above production mostly these days.
  - Al Horford(BOS) missed the last game. He has usually scored in the 8-13 points, has clasped 5+ rebounds, and dished around 3 assists a game regularly.
  - De’Andre Hunter(ATL) had 14 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal in the last game. Wing De’Andre has stabilized the wing position for Atlanta and has scored 14 or more in three of the last five games.
  - Derrick White(BOS) had 11 points, 1 rebound, 3 blocks, 1 steal in the last game. Derrick has given depth to the one-guard position and has been scoring 11-13 points while notching 1 or more blocks/steals regularly.
  - Danilo Gallinari(ATL) had 3 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in the last game. Gallo has had some big 20+ points games but 11-16 points have usually been the norm.
  - Grant Williams(BOS) had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal in the last game. Grant has been impressive off the bench, usually scoring in 10-13 range while grabbing 3-4 rebounds a game.
  - Onyeka Okongwu(ATL) had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 1 steal in the last game. Okongwu has done well in the backup role. He has mostly been in 8-12 points and 5-7 rebounds range these days.
  - Payton Pritchard(BOS) had 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists in the last game. Payton has scored 14 or more in the last two games after being mostly in the 4-6 points range.
  - Delon Wright(ATL) had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block in the last game. Pretty much what to expect from the guard on an usual basis.
  BOS vs ATL Dream11 Team
  PG: D White, T Young(SP)
  SG: M Smart, B Bogdanovic
  SF: J Brown(PP), D Hunter
  PF: D Gallinari
  C: R Williams III
  
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