After a lengthy home losing streak, as well as losing 11-of-14 contests overall prior to a national TV victory with the Milwaukee Bucks last week, the Atlanta Hawks have suddenly found a winning combination. In Friday night’s contest, the Boston Celtics fought back from a 17-point deficit to make it just a one-point game at multiple points in the fourth quarter, but Atlanta’s resolve (and defense) eventually made for a comfortable 108-92 win, their sixth straight in that category.
The Celtics lean on their two stars — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown — to generate offense and the Hawks had their work cut out in attempting to corral them over the course of the game.