The break is nearly over for the Atlanta Hawks. Lloyd Pierce’s team triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder in spectacular fashion on Tuesday evening and, on the heels of that victory, the squad had the opportunity to rest for a three-day period. Everything balances out in the world of NBA schedule making, meaning there is pain in the future with a seven-game road trip looming, but the Hawks should be fresh when the Boston Celtics arrive at State Farm Arena on Saturday evening.
In the two previous meetings between the two teams, the Hawks struggled, losing by 18 and 21 points.