The set-up: Atlanta picked up an eight-point win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Kemba Walker wasn't playing in that contest, but Jason Tatum had 35 points for the Celtics. Boston is usually much better defensively, but it was playing the second game of a back-to-back and it ran out of energy after a victory. The Celtics have been scuffling of late, due to injury and COVID, but they won't be lacking for motivation here as they look to double down defensively on the perimeter today in this revenge scenario.

The pick: If the Celtics are going to get back on track, they're going to have to control this contest, not get into a "shootout" with the Hawks. I expect the home side to clamp down defensively throughout, with half and full-court pressure. While the first game flew "over," all signs point to the "under" as the correct call this time around.

This is a 10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the UNDER Hawks/Celtics.