Atlanta Hawks Stun Boston Celtics in Historic Comeback Victory
March 25, 2024
ESPN Game Summary: Atlanta Hawks 120 - Boston Celtics 118
In a thrilling and unlikely turn of events, the Atlanta Hawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 120-118 on March 25, 2024. Despite trailing by 15 points with just over four minutes remaining, the Hawks rallied behind clutch performances from their star players.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Marcus Smart added 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. However, it was the Hawks' Trae Young and Dejounte Murray who stole the show in the final minutes.
Young, who finished with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists, hit a crucial three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining to tie the game at 116. Murray, who added 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, then gave the Hawks the lead with a layup less than a minute later.
The Celtics had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Smart's three-point attempt rimmed out, securing the victory for the Hawks. The win gives Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 4 set for Tuesday, March 28.
November 16, 2022
ESPN Game Summary: Boston Celtics 126 - Atlanta Hawks 101
In a contrasting matchup from last night's thriller, the Boston Celtics dominated the Atlanta Hawks 126-101 on November 16, 2022. Jayson Tatum put forth another impressive performance, leading the Celtics with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Hawks were led by Trae Young's 25 points and 7 assists, but they were no match for the Celtics' balanced scoring attack. Jaylen Brown added 22 points, Marcus Smart scored 19, and Robert Williams III chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Hawks 37-21. They continued to dominate in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 25 points before cruising to a comfortable victory.
The win gives the Celtics a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 2 set for Wednesday, November 18.
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