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The Boston Celtics dominated the Atlanta Hawks 132–106 on January 17 at State Farm Arena, with Jaylen Brown leading the way on 41 points and Sam Hauser adding 30 in a dominant offensive display. Boston's efficiency was on full display, shooting 50.5 percent from the field and draining 22 three-pointers while controlling the glass with 55 rebounds to Atlanta's 47. The Celtics' second quarter proved decisive—they outscored the Hawks 52–28 in that frame alone, effectively putting the game out of reach early. Atlanta's O. Okongwu (21 points) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (18 points) provided isolated scoring efforts, but the Hawks' 37.3 percent shooting and 124.9 defensive rating proved insufficient against Boston's 124.9 offensive rating. The final margin of 26 points exceeded the Vegas total line of 230.5, as Boston's balanced attack—27 assists on 29 total field goals—overwhelmed a Hawks team that managed just 29 assists on 37 makes. Boston's second-half lockdown defense, allowing just 15 points in the fourth quarter, cemented their control throughout. The Celtics' depth and efficiency underscores their continued Eastern Conference credentials.