The Atlanta Hawks they conquer Boston 117-106 to “avenge” the defeat of January 17: Nickeil Alexander-Walker he scores 21 and leads an evening that started strong, with the guests immediately aggressive in defense and capable of running away.
Atlanta extends to +21 already in the first quarter on Alexander-Walker’s triple, then reaches the maximum at 60-38 in the second period with another bomb, this time by Corey Kispert. The Celtics close the first half with an 8-0 run, but they don’t change their momentum.
Boston tries some flare-ups in the second half without ever falling below 12 points behind: Jaylen Brown he finished with 21 (9/20, 0/5 from three) in an evening complicated by the arc (9/34 for the team). The Hawks shoot 18/42 from three (42.9%) and provide 29 assists on 45 baskets; in the finale Joe Mazzulla empties the bench with Garden already out at 115-96 with 4’30” left. Kristaps Porzingisformer Celtics and now Hawks, remains out with tendonitis in his left Achilles tendon.
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