The Boston Celtics suffered a 130-122 loss against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, now bringing the series to 2-1 in favor of the Celtics’ opponents (West Hawaii Today). The Hawks’ win marked their first victory against the Celtics this season (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and is a significant step in their attempt to even the series. Meanwhile, Celtics guard Marcus Smart is uncertain about his health following a hard fall in Friday’s loss (Celtics Wire).
Despite these developments, the Celtics’ Derrick White has emerged as a “real third option” for the team (Celtics Wire). White’s contributions are crucial, especially since the 76ers’ Joel Embiid, a top MVP candidate, will not play in their next game (CBS Sports).
Fans can bet on the upcoming Celtics vs. Hawks game through FanDuel Sportsbook, and new customers can avail of the company’s $150 promo (Sports Illustrated). The next games in the NBA playoffs are set to take place on Friday, with six teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences continuing their first-round playoff series (Sports Illustrated).
In a recent podcast episode, Celtics Lab 183, host Nick Gelso discussed the Celtics vs. Hawks series, stating that a team needs to win a game on the road to have a chance in the playoffs (Celtics Wire). Unfortunately for the Celtics, the Hawks’ Game 3 win ended their unbeaten playoff record at home.
As for the Celtics’ future playoff games, their schedule and TV channels will be announced soon (CBS Sports). For now, fans anticipate their next performance and hope for a consecutive series win.
