Atlanta at Boston

Talk about the Tale of Two Cities. This series has been a contrast in wills, home and away. The Hawks have surprised everyone taking the Celtics three straight at home, but have not been able to muster a challenge on the road. So why should things be different today? The Celtics just don't play with anywhere near the defensive intensity on the road, as they do at the Garden. The Hawks produced an average of 100+ at home, while they haven't gotten past 85 in Boston, and that is now 10 straight for the Celtics opponents at home under 100. As much as this looks like a stroy to see the Hawks in a game 7, consider this. The Celtics last 11 on the road have resulted in a 6-5 record with not a single win that would cover this pointspread. By contrast, their last 11 wins at home have been by an average margin of 20.6 ppg! Ten of those 11 cover this pointspread, and the last seven teams have scored an average of just 80.3 ppg! It's a Garden Party!