TONIGHT - 7 p.m., TD Garden. TV - CSN. Radio - WEEI-AM (850).
THE NUMBERS
2-0: Atlanta’s record against the C’s this season.
7: Straight wins by the Celts in the regular-season series before this year.
14: Points scored by Jamal Crawford in the fourth quarter of a win over the Celtics [team stats] on Friday night in Atlanta.
WHO’S HOT
For the C’s, Rasheed Wallace made 9-of-11 shots on the way to a season-high 29 points yesterday in Toronto.
WHO’S NOT
For the C’s, Glen Davis is shooting just 16.7 percent from the floor over the last three games (2-for-12) and 35.5 percent in seven games this season.
WHO’S HURT
For the C’s, Marquis Daniels (left thumb surgery) and h (hyperextended right knee) are out. The Hawks are healthy.
BOTTOM LINE
The Hawks have had the C’s number, and the Celts were saying after the Friday night loss that they have to take this opponent more seriously. The key will be on the boards, where the Celtics need to keep Atlanta from getting second chances.
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