So the Celtics had been the hottest team in the NBA before losing 128-107 at Indiana, in the second half of a back to back on Sunday. They look to get “back on track” here when they host Atlanta.

The Hawks have been playing better the last month or so, but are still only tied for 9th in the Eastern Conference. Twice in the last three games they’ve won by more than 20 points. Against Toronto on Saturday, the Hawks shot a blistering 57.8 percent from the field.

Don’t look for them to shoot that well again here. Boston has been one of the league’s top defensive teams during their run. The Celtics now rank second for the year in defensive efficiency and fourth in points allowed.

Yet the last five Celtics’ games have all gone Over the total, which seems odd. Indiana’s 52.2% shooting on Sunday represented the highest percentage by any Celtics’ opponent since early December.

What I look for here is a relatively low-scoring affair between two teams looking to improve their respective positions in the standings. This game should have the “feel” of a playoff contest. The Under is 6-0 this season when Boston is at home and the total is 220 points or higher.