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(SportsNetwork.com) - The Atlanta Hawks will try to push their winning streak to three games Tuesday night when they welcome the Boston Celtics to Philips Arena. The Hawks dropped the opener to their four-game homestand versus the Toronto Raptors, but theres no shame in that. Since, Atlanta knocked off the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets. On Saturday, the Hawks demolished their Southeast Division rivals, the Hornets, 105-75. Paul Millsap scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half and Atlanta led by as many as 44 in the easy victory over the Hornets. Mike Scott had 14 points, Dennis Schroder scored 12 and the two bench players led a 20-0 run that helped give the Hawks a 64-28 lead at halftime. Atlantas reserves, led by Scott and Schroder, scored 52 points in the game. At some point in the season were going to be needed, said reserve forward Elton Brand, who scored nine points against Charlotte. So to get preparation, in-game experiences, its great for us. Starters also played well in the lopsided win. Kyle Korver (12), Al Horford (11) and DeMarre Carroll (10) also scored in double figures, while Jeff Teague only had six points, but handed out 10 assists. The Celtics have been reeling with four consecutive losses and seven setbacks in their last eight. Boston dropped all three on a recent homestand, and returns to Beantown for three straight after Tuesdays affair. On Sunday, the Celtics fell victim to the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs, 111-89. The Spurs play the right way all the time, said Boston coach Brad Stevens. They do it for 48 minutes. They do it for 82 games. The game was closer than the final score indicated. Each team led by as much as nine in the first half, with the Celtics holding a 49-45 edge at the break. A tight third quarter featured seven lead changes and three ties. With the score tied 69-69, San Antonio ended the frame on a 9-4 spurt. Boston got within 80-77 early in the fourth, but the Spurs responded with a 19-3 run. Aaron Baynes tallied nine points during the surge, including a layup with 4:38 remaining to make it 99-80. Jeff Green ended with 16 points for the Celtics, who are 2-3 on the road this season. Evan Turner and Avery Bradley donated 12 and 11 points, respectively. Brandon Bass and Marcus Thornton each had 10 points for the Celtics. The Hawks took two of three from the Celtics last season, but Boston is 7-4 in its last 11 versus Atlanta. The two teams split the last eight meetings at Philips Arena. Larry Nance Jr. Cavaliers Jersey . According to TSNs Farhan Lalji, Richardson is heading to Toronto for a physical and is expected to sign with the Argonauts. Cedi Osman Jersey . MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez also will attend the session, which was announced Monday. The league has discussed placing its next two expansion teams in Miami and Atlanta. https://www.thecavalierslockerroom.com/C...Edition-Jersey/. -- Billy Donovans bench came up big, bailing out top-seeded Florida in a tight game against what was supposed to be an overmatched opponent. Ante Zizic Cavaliers Jersey . In the days leading up to the draft, TSN.ca and TSN Radio basketball analyst Duane Watson looks at some of the names that will be headlining the event. Tonight, Michigans Nik Stauskas of Mississauga, Ontario. Matthew Dellavedova Jersey . The stress, the waiting, the whispers about whether he doped during his stellar cycling career, all of it ended when - after nearly two years - federal prosecutors closed an investigation of him last week without bringing any charges.TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say offensive co-ordinator Jeff Tedford is taking an indefinite leave from the team, which is off to an 0-3 start in his absence. The former University of California coach underwent an undisclosed "medical procedure" on Aug. 25. He has worked part-time since, leaving game-planning to the remainder of the offensive staff and play-calling to quarterbacks coach Marcus Arroyo. The Bucs did not reveall the exact nature of the surgery when it was performed.dddddddddddd Coach Lovie Smith has said the offensive co-ordinator "is getting better" while also reiterating theres no definitive timetable for his return. Tedford, 52, coached at Cal from 2002-12. Hes in his first season with the Bucs. A brief team statement Tuesday said the coaching staff "will continue to work collectively to fulfil" Tedfords duties. ' ' '
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