NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
May 03
It came as a total surprise when The Atlanta Hawks took two games from the Boston Celtics at home. Now yet again they come to TD Banknorth Garden for Game 5 of their first-round series with the Celtics, where they were beaten by an average of 21 points in the first two games of the series.
The Hawks have nothing to lose, as they were 29 games behind the top-seeded Celtics during the regular season. But Atlanta was a completely different team at home, trash-talking with the Celtics and not backing own from physical play.
In face of their first true test of the season, the Celtics are all geared up for this match. Although, there have also been reports of disharmony amongst the “Big Three” of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. But the biggest worry for the Celtics is the availability of Garnett for this game, as he got into a confrontation with Atlanta’s Zaza Pachulia, and he could be suspended for shoving an official. Losing Garnett for such a crucial game would be a massive blow to their chances, especially when he has proven this year as the heart and soul of the Celtics, especially on defense.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks on 03 May, 2008 at 5.30 AM IST on ESPN India
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