The Hawks could have their backup shooting guard available on Saturday evening.
Lamar Patterson has been recalled from the D-League and will be available for the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but it looks as if the team may not necessarily need him against the Boston Celtics.
Tim Hardaway Jr. suffered an injury that was characterized as a right hamstring strain in the team's season finale against the Wizards, and there was some level of uncertainty as to whether he would be healthy enough to play in Saturday's Game 1.