Hawks-Celtics Preview

The Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a postseason victory on Sunday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 15-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Hawks lost 113-99 to the Heat as 5-point favorites in their regular-season finale last time out. The 212 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.5.

Josh Smith had 20 points and hauled down seven rebounds in a losing effort for Atlanta.

The Celtics scored 31 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday as they defeated the Nets 105-94 in their regular-season finale. The Celtics covered the 9.5-point spread, while the 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.

Leon Powe tossed in 27 points and hauled down 11 rebounds for a double-double for the Celtics on that night.

Team records:
Atlanta: 37-45 SU, 38-44 ATS
Boston: 66-16 SU, 52-28-2 ATS

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 0-10
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Next up:
Atlanta at Boston, Wednesday, April 23
Boston home to Atlanta, Wednesday, April 23

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