Hawks Seek Revenge Against Celtics in Home Rematch

Atlanta hosts Boston in key Eastern Conference matchup.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:19pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics, with the players and court broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.The Hawks and Celtics renew their Eastern Conference rivalry in an important late-season matchup.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Boston Celtics on Monday night in a rematch between the two Eastern Conference rivals. The Hawks are looking to avenge an earlier loss to the Celtics and protect their home winning streak at State Farm Arena.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup between two teams vying for playoff positioning in the East. The Hawks have been strong at home this season and will look to continue that success against the Celtics, who handed them a loss earlier in the year.

The details

The Hawks and Celtics previously met on March 15th, with Boston coming away with a 112-107 victory. Atlanta will be seeking to even the season series and build on their current 7-game home winning streak. Both teams are currently in the top half of the Eastern Conference standings.

  • The Hawks and Celtics will face off on Monday, March 30th, 2026.
  • Their previous matchup was on March 15th, 2026, with the Celtics winning 112-107.

The players

Atlanta Hawks

An NBA franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia that competes in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics

An NBA franchise based in Boston, Massachusetts that competes in the Eastern Conference.

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What they’re saying

“We know the Celtics got the better of us last time, but this is our chance to even the score on our home court.”

— Trae Young, Hawks Point Guard

“The Hawks are a tough team to beat at home, but we're ready for the challenge. Our guys are focused and prepared to get the job done.”

— Ime Udoka, Celtics Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of Monday's game will take the season series lead, which could prove important for playoff seeding later in the year.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Hawks and Celtics features two of the Eastern Conference's top teams battling for position in what should be an exciting and hard-fought game.