The Boston Celtics are at home on Friday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Boston enters Friday’s game with a 48-24 record after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Wednesday night.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7).Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
(Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)
In Wednesday’s victory over the Thunder, Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics as he recorded 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists while Jayson Tatum added 19 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Boston will try to grab another victory on Friday as they face off against the Hawks in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Atlanta enters Friday’s contest with a 41-32 record after defeating the Detroit Pistons on the road in overtime on Wednesday night.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1)© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Jalen Johnson led the way for the Hawks in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists while C.J. McCollum recorded 27 points and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hawks Injury Report: Will Jock Landale Play?
For the Hawks, they have only one player listed on their injury report for Friday as they have listed Jock Landale as questionable.
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (31)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Atlanta has listed Landale as questionable due to a right shoulder impingement and he is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 3.
If Landale is sidelined, Mouhamed Gueye could be in line for an increased role off the bench behind Onyeka Okongwu.
Celtics Injury Report: Will Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Play?
On the other side, the Celtics have four players listed on their injury report, including both Brown and Derrick White.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7)© Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(© Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)
Boston has ruled out Brown due to left calf tightness as he will miss his first game since March 2.
With Brown sidelined, Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman could both be in line for increased roles.
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) © Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
(© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images)
The Celtics have listed White as available and he will play despite previously being listed as questionable due to a right knee contusion.
Neemias Queta has also been listed as available and will play despite dealing with a right thumb sprain while Nikola Vucevic has been ruled out as he remains sidelined while recovering from surgery to repair a fracture in his right ring finger.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Hawks and Celtics from Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.