Celtics vs. Hawks: Boston Heavy Favorites in Game 3
Celtics' High-Powered Offense Faces Atlanta's Leaky Defense
Celtics Averaging 1179 Points Per Game, Just Below Hawks' Defensive Average
With the Eastern Conference semifinals tied at 1-1, the Boston Celtics will look to take control of the series when they visit the Atlanta Hawks for Game 3 on Friday night. The Celtics enter the game as heavy favorites, as they have the league's best record and are averaging 117.9 points per game in the playoffs. However, the Hawks have shown that they can compete with Boston, as they held the Celtics to just 99 points in Game 1.
One of the keys to the game will be the matchup between the Celtics' high-powered offense and the Hawks' leaky defense. The Celtics rank first in the NBA in offensive efficiency, while the Hawks rank 22nd in defensive efficiency. This means that the Celtics should have plenty of opportunities to score, but they will need to take advantage of their chances.
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