Monday night, the Boston Celtics lost to the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 120-118 (at State Farm Arena in Georiga).
After the game, the team announced that it had assigned two players (Jordan Walsh and Jaden Springer) to the Maine Celtics (G League).
Maine faces the College Park Skyhawks (the Hawks’ G League affiliate) Tuesday and Thursday in Atlanta. So it’s possible that Walsh and Springer could be recalled before Thursday’s game between the Hawks and Celtics.
Via Boston Celtics: “We have assigned Jordan Walsh and Jaden Springer to the @MaineCeltics”
Springer had two points, a rebound and a block in Monday’s loss.
He’s averaging 3.2 points and 1.5 rebounds per game while shooting 38.2 percent from the field in 45 games for the Celtics (and 76ers) this season.
March 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (44) defends Atlanta Hawks
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Meanwhile, Walsh is averaging 1.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game while shooting 37.5 percent from the field in six games.
The former Arkansas star did not play in Monday’s loss.
Jordan Walsh
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As for the Celtics, they are having an incredible season.
Despite Monday’s loss, they remain the best team in the NBA (and the top seed in the Eastern Conference) with a 57-15 record in 72 games.
They will stay in Atlanta to face the Hawks on Thursday, then travel to New Orleans for a game against the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Last season, the Celtics beat the Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in six games).
