The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks faced off for the third time this season, with the Celtics having won the first two games. However, the defending champions suffered a disappointing 119-115 loss to the Hawks in their latest encounter. Trae Young’s stellar performance led the Hawks to a thrilling overtime victory, as they improved to 2-1 in overtime games this season.
With the win, the Hawks moved to a 22-19 record, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Celtics hold a strong 29-13 record, sitting in second place in the East. Despite their position, the Celtics couldn’t overcome the challenge posed by the Hawks on this occasion.
Trae Young’s Dominance Powers Hawks Past Celtics In Overtime
Trae Young’s performance was just spectacular, as he finished the game with 28 points, 12 assists, two steals, and two blocks. This game marked the 175th time in Young’s career that he recorded 20+ points and 10+ assists in a game, accounting for 39.3% of his career games.
This achievement ranks as the second-best rate in NBA history, only behind Oscar Robertson’s 40.1%. Young also recorded the sixth most games in NBA history with 25+ points and 10+ assists.
Trae Young already has the 6th most games in NBA history with 25 PTS & 10 AST. pic.twitter.com/8SJcVIq7G6
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The game featured standout performances from both teams. For the Hawks, Dyson Daniels led the way with 23 points and four rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter added 16 points. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Clint Capela also made his presence felt with nine rebounds.
On the Celtics’ side, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown played 43 minutes each, contributing 23 and 24 points, respectively. Brown also grabbed 11 rebounds, while Tatum added eight. Derrick White chipped in with 21 points, and Payton Pritchard scored 20 points off the bench.
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The Hawks have now managed to defeat several top teams in the league at home this season, including the Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks. This success adds to their eye-catching 7-2 record against the top four Eastern Conference teams this season.
