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Tonight marks the 4th and final meeting between the Hawks and Celtics this season. So far, every game has been close, with each decided in the game's final moments. And, each time, the Hawks have come out on the wrong side of the equation.

Though it's certainly possible they'll meet again in the playoffs, as it stands now that won't happen until the Eastern Conference finals.Both teams have a long way to go before that happens, so if the Hawks want to gain a bit of satisfaction by beating their biggest rivals (despite what the Celtics say), tonight's the night.

It'd be great to salvage one win out of the season series, especially given how close the teams have played in the three previous games, and in the process move a little bit closer to securing home court in the first round of the postseason. But to make that happen they are going to have to find a way to play better offensive basketball than they did a week ago in Atlanta.

The final score of that game may read 99-93, but the Hawks had to make a furious 4th-quarter rally just to get it that close. That offensive desperation may be just the thing they need tonight to bring it home. If Atlanta comes out and plays every possession like it's the last, I think they can finally slay the dragon.

Tune in to FS South tonight at 7:30 ET for all the action.