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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 112–102 on March 30 at State Farm Arena, holding the visitors well below the Vegas total of 225.5 points. J. Johnson and O. Okongwu each scored 20 points for Atlanta, while J. Brown led Boston with 29 points and L. Garza added 20. The Hawks shot 46.7% from the field and made 15 three-pointers, outpacing Boston's 41.2% accuracy and 14 made threes. Atlanta's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring the Celtics 36–22 to seize control; the Hawks finished with a 111.3 offensive rating against Boston's 100.6. Boston's 15 turnovers versus Atlanta's 11 proved costly, and despite grabbing 48 rebounds to the Hawks' 45, the Celtics' poor perimeter efficiency and 18 assists highlighted a sluggish offensive operation. The loss underscores Boston's ongoing struggles on the road and could impact playoff positioning in a tightening Eastern Conference race.
