The Boston Celtics travel to Atlanta to face the Hawks in an Eastern Conference clash that could highlight Boston’s offensive firepower against Atlanta’s defensive struggles amid injuries. The Celtics, riding a strong road record, are favored despite missing key players like Jayson Tatum, while the Hawks aim to leverage home-court advantage but face depth issues in the frontcourt. This matchup could turn into a high-scoring affair if Atlanta’s guards exploit Boston’s backcourt uncertainties.
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (broadcast on FanDuel SN SE, NBCS-BOS, and NBA League Pass)
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have been middling lately, with Boston showing road resilience but recent slips, and Atlanta struggling defensively while dealing with injuries.
Boston Celtics Last 10 Games (5-5 record, averaging 116.0 PPG scored, 111.2 PPG allowed)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 1/15/2026 | @ MIA | W 119-114 | 119 PTS, 48% FG |
| 1/12/2026 | @ IND | L 96-98 | 96 PTS, 42% FG |
| 1/10/2026 | vs SAS | L 95-100 | 95 PTS, 41% FG |
| 1/9/2026 | vs TOR | W 125-117 | 125 PTS, 54% FG |
| 1/7/2026 | vs DEN | L 110-114 | 110 PTS, 45% FG |
| 1/5/2026 | vs CHI | W 115-101 | 115 PTS, 40% FG |
| 1/3/2026 | @ LAC | W 146-115 | 146 PTS, 55% FG |
| 1/1/2026 | @ SAC | W 120-106 | 120 PTS, 50% FG |
| 12/30/2025 | vs UTA | W 129-119 | 129 PTS, 52% FG |
| 12/28/2025 | vs POR | L 108-114 | 108 PTS, 47% FG |
Atlanta Hawks Last 10 Games (5-5 record, averaging 114.9 PPG scored, 117.0 PPG allowed)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 1/15/2026 | @ POR | L 101-117 | 101 PTS, 43% FG |
| 1/13/2026 | @ LAL | L 116-141 | 116 PTS, 45% FG |
| 1/11/2026 | @ GSW | W 124-111 | 124 PTS, 49% FG |
| 1/9/2026 | @ DEN | W 110-87 | 110 PTS, 49% FG |
| 1/7/2026 | vs NOP | W 117-100 | 117 PTS, 46% FG |
| 1/5/2026 | @ TOR | L 100-118 | 100 PTS, 42% FG |
| 1/3/2026 | @ TOR | L 117-134 | 117 PTS, 48% FG |
| 1/1/2026 | @ NYK | W 111-99 | 111 PTS, 47% FG |
| 12/30/2025 | vs MIN | W 126-102 | 126 PTS, 51% FG |
| 12/28/2025 | @ OKC | L 129-140 | 129 PTS, 50% FG |
Injury Report
Injuries loom large, with both teams missing frontcourt anchors and Boston potentially short on guards.
Boston Celtics
Doubtful: Payton Pritchard (Left Ankle – Soreness)
Out: Josh Minott (Left Ankle – Sprain), Jayson Tatum (Right Achilles – Repair)
Atlanta Hawks
Questionable: Dyson Daniels (Right Ankle – Sprain), RayJ Dennis (G League – Two-Way), Nikola Djurisic (G League – On Assignment), Caleb Houstan (G League – Two-Way)
Out: N’Faly Dante (Right Knee – ACL Tear), Kristaps Porzingis (Left Achilles – Tendinitis), Zaccharie Risacher (Left Knee – Bone Contusion)
Key Player Matchups
Without Tatum and Porzingis, focus shifts to perimeter battles and rebounding.
Jaylen Brown (BOS) vs. Dyson Daniels (ATL): Brown (averaging 25+ PPG) could dominate if Daniels is limited by his ankle; Daniels’ defense is key for Atlanta.
Derrick White (BOS) vs. Trae Young (ATL): Young’s playmaking (17+ APG potential) vs. White’s two-way guard play; expect high assists and threes.
Al Horford (BOS) vs. Onyeka Okongwu (ATL): Veteran vs. young rim protector; rebounding edge could decide the paint.
Overall Edge: Boston’s depth and road form give them the nod, but Atlanta’s home energy and Young’s scoring could keep it close.
Series History
Boston dominates historically, but Atlanta has won recent regular-season meetings.
All-Time Record: Celtics lead 245-151 in 396 regular-season games
Recent Meetings: Atlanta won the last two in 2024-25 (119-115 OT on 1/18/2025, 117-116 on 11/12/2024)
In the last 5 games: Celtics 3-2 (average score: BOS 115.6, ATL 113.8)
At State Farm Arena: Hawks have won 4 of the last 6 home games vs. Boston.
Betting Trends
Celtics: 5-5 ATS in last 10 games; 15-2 ATS when scoring 116+ PPG
Hawks: 3-2 ATS in last 5 games; 14-9 ATS on the road but 7-11 at home
O/U Trends:
Celtics: Over in 4 of last 6 road games
Hawks: Under in 6 of last 10 overall; games average 233.9 total points
Game Odds
Boston Celtics – 3.5
Atlanta Hawks 228.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 16, 2026
