The Atlanta Hawks faced off against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. They had to contend with both the top team in net efficiency as well as a hostile crowd in TD Garden. Atlanta started their usual five of Young, Murray, Hunter, Collins and Capela, while Boston countered with Smart, White, Brown, Tatum and Horford.
The first quarter was a slog for Atlanta, with Boston able to space the floor and drive into rim attempts almost at will. The Celtics finished the quarter 10-for-16 (63%) from two-point range.
John Collins, at least, provided this moment of effort and intensity on the glass.