Atlanta HawksAbrir el análisis completo
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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 117–106 on January 28 at TD Garden, with the visitors' balanced offensive attack and three-point barrage proving decisive. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Atlanta with 21 points while J. Johnson added 19, as the Hawks shot 48.4 percent from the field and drained 18 three-pointers compared to Boston's nine. Atlanta's defensive intensity showed in 11 steals and a 109.2 defensive rating, while the Celtics managed just 21 assists and committed 16 turnovers against a Hawks team that turned the ball over only nine times. The game's turning point came in the opening quarter, when Atlanta erupted for 38 points to seize early control; Boston never recovered despite J. Brown's 21 points and a solid 30-point fourth quarter. The final tally of 223 points fell short of the Vegas total of 232.5, reflecting a defensive second half. The Hawks' road win strengthens their playoff positioning, while Boston's defensive struggles—allowing a 119.7 rating—signal concerns heading into the stretch run.
