Stephen Nover's NBA Total of the Week
(NBA) Boston vs. Atlanta,
Total: 215.50 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
Reinvigorated after a four-game West Coast trip, the Hawks are averaging 124.5 points during the first two games of their current homestand.

The Hawks are an explosive, high-energy team with youngsters Trae Young and John Collins to go with Clint Capela inside, long range sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic and instant offense off the bench from Lou Williams and Danilo Gallinari, neither of whom play good defense.

Atlanta could catch a break if Boston center Robert Williams can't play due to knee soreness. That also would be a plus for the Over.

The Celtics are minus Jaylen Brown. However, the Hawks are giving up an average of 115.1 points in their last 10 games. The Celtics are off consecutive road games against the Cavaliers. This will be a welcomed change of pace, faster tempo game for Boston, which has played a number of half-court type opponents lately.