Without Jrue Holiday, nor Derrick White, the Celtics always presented themselves weakened in the Hawks, but that did not initially prevent them from getting off to a great start, to the point of turning +30 after twenty minutes of play (68-38)! Except that, even with such a lead and their status as the best team in the league does not protect them from an improbable turnaround…
So, Boston saw Atlanta gradually pick up in the second half, showing aggression on each side of the floor, to finally manage to achieve an unexpected success, at the end of the suspense (120-118)!
This is therefore the end of the C's winning streak, which ends at nine, despite a Jayson Tatum at 37 points (plus 8 rebounds and 5 assists) and a Jaylen Brown at 24 points. Opposite, these are De'Andre Hunter (24 points, 7 rebounds), Bogdan Bogdanovic (22 points) or Dejounte Murray (19 points, 15 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 interceptions) who sounded the revolt, in order to validate this enormous “comeback”, which will be a landmark in their minds.
However, this has no impact on the standings for the Celtics, already assured of finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference. For their part, the Hawks are closing in on 9th place for the Bulls, beaten in the evening by the Wizards. Celtics and Hawks now meet Thursday evening, and still in Georgia, for a rematch that promises to be muscular and lively…
TO REMEMBER
– The “comeback” of the season for Atlanta. In a crazy atmosphere, the Hawks collective signed their best victory of the season and probably the craziest of the season, all franchises combined. Given the context (-30) and the opponent, we didn't give much of their skin, but they didn't give up, relying on players like Vit Krejci, Bruno Fernando and the Mat
– Boston faded away as the minutes passed. Unless they lose again the rest of the way, there won't be another ten-game winning streak for the Celtics this season. The fault of these Hawks who returned from hell, without Trae Young or Jalen Johnson, while they nevertheless took the water from the start, letting the C's turn to 44-22 after twelve minutes (at 67% shooting, and 71% at 3-pts)! But this insolent address then went down and Joe Mazzulla's men saw their attack gradually seize up, after the break in particular: 44 points, at… 7% at 3-pts! Without a leader or desire, the Celtic offensive and defensive shortcomings resurfaced with a vengeance…
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
