4 in a row for the Hawks in Boston

Slapped at home by these same ones Celticsand Jalen Brown (41 points), ten days earlier, Hawks used their visit to Massachusetts to return the favor.

And it only took a short quarter of an hour Atlantathe first in this case (38-18), which made the difference in this part. With a cheeky skill from 3 points and a well-distributed score, with the contribution of all participants to the scoring, the guests sank the defense Bostonturnovers that favored the opponent’s fast game didn’t help either.

After twelve minutes, the scoreboard read +20 in favor of the Hawks, and this advantage – increased to +23 – they did not let go of all evening. At best, the Celtics got back to -9 at the very end of the third quarter, but that didn’t last long and Quin Snyder’s team provided a definite boost, almost immediately.

If Boston certainly did a good job below the circle, on the other hand it was much more complicated behind the arc and it is precisely this difference in 3-point baskets (18/42 on one side and only 9/34 on the other) that explains the imbalance between the two teams. Atlanta didn’t fail to enjoy the transition, with too many turnovers by player Joe Mazzula.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Atlanta starts strong and then controls the proceedings. Winners of their fourth straight match, the Hawks put on an authoritarian performance. The team is forming, and we can see that this is one of their strengths, with six players with more than 10 points. The offensive potential is undeniable, with good ball movement, snipers who are consistent 3-point threats and aggressive ball-carrier defenders to force fast-paced situations that suit the team at Quin Snyder’s disposal. Even results are not far away (24-25) and 9th place is in their pocket.

Boston has come too far. It’s hard to win a game when you’re down -20 after twelve minutes, even if the Celtics have clearly already proven this season that they have the mental resources to make up for such a deficit. However, the TD Garden support wasn’t enough last night, and knowing Jaylen Brown wasn’t sane either only made it worse. Let down by skill on the outside, defense and leadership while the bench was there, the Celtics will now have a chance to come alive against the Kings, then the Bucks, and then at home.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.