🏀 Hawks vs. Celtics – Summer League Showdown
🔥 Setting the Stage
Las Vegas — The spotlight shifts to the Thomas & Mack Center tonight as the 4–0 Atlanta Hawks face off against the 3–1 Boston Celtics in the final game of the Vegas Summer League consolation bracket . Atlanta, riding a perfect streak, aims to finish undefeated, while Boston seeks redemption and a strong season-ending note .
💡 Projected Starting Lineups
Hawks:
G: Kobe Bufkin (Summer League star – nearly 20 PPG)
G: Nikola Durisic
F: Kobe Johnson
F: Asa Newell (versatile rookie with a double-digit rebounding average)
C: Nelly Junior Joseph
Celtics:
G: Max Shulga
G: Baylor Scheierman (rookie needing a strong finish after shooting woes)
F: Hugo Gonzalez (versatile defensive presence)
F: Jordan Walsh (leading scorer, 17 PPG)
C: Amari Williams
🔍 Players to Watch
Atlanta:
Kobe Bufkin: Averaging 19.5 PPG, Bufkin is finishing strong and looking to demonstrate he belongs in the rotation .
Asa Newell: With double-digit rebounding and flashy defensive plays, he may compete for a roster spot .
Boston:
Jordan Walsh: Boston’s top scorer in Vegas; his perimeter shooting could seal the game .
Baylor Scheierman: Has potential but needs to find consistency after a rough tournament showing .
Hugo Gonzalez: All-around contributor, particularly on defense and distribution .
🎯 Game Outlook & X‑Factors
Atlanta’s momentum: They’ve dominated with late-game offense but need to clean up turnovers against Boston’s stingy defense .
Celtics’ defense: Boston has shown defensive resolve and could exploit Atlanta’s errors .
Development stakes: Both teams rotate bench-heavy rosters, evaluating talent for regular-season contention. Defense and board presence will be critical .
🏁 Final Word
Expect a tight clash. The Hawks aim to cap an undefeated run, while the Celtics are focused on ending on a high note. If Walsh heats up and Gonzalez controls the paint, Boston has a chance. Conversely, if Bufkin and Newell sustain their form, Atlanta just might cap off a perfect Summer League.
Tip-off is at 6:00 PM ET, live on EspnU and FuboTV.
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