The Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks game ended with a score of 109-102 in favor of the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Massachusetts, Boston.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The 2025/2026 NBA regular season ends on April 12, 2026, and the playoffs resume on April 18, 2026. The Boston Celtics are projected to have already qualified for the playoffs, with some data models even suggesting a 100% chance of making it, based on performance as of March 2026.

Most recently, the Boston Celtics confirmed that projection by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 in a match held at TD Garden, Massachusetts, Boston, on Friday, March 27, 2026, US time.

Superstar Jaylen Brown joined Nikola Vucevic on the Boston Celtics’ injured list for this match. Baylor Scheierman replaced Brown in the starting five alongside Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum, and Neemias Queta.

Meanwhile, only Jock Landale was absent from the Hawks’ squad. The Hawks started with CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickelodeon Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu.

The Boston Celtics started the game slowly, while the Hawks got off to a fast start. The Hawks’ starting five, some of the best in the league, immediately led the Hawks to a 16-7 lead over Boston.

The Hawks started the first quarter on a 25-9 run and led 29-26 at the end.
The Hawks also took a quick 37-28 lead in the second quarter. However, a nine-point run by the Boston Celtics, five of which came from Payton Pritchard, who had a strong start, tied the game.

The Boston Celtics then took a 46-43 lead, but the Hawks then scored 13 points to 4 to regain the lead at 56-50. The Hawks’ defense played a significant role in this advantage, holding off the Boston Celtics’ attack. The Hawks led 60-55 at the end of the second quarter.

The Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks game ended with a score of 109-102 in favor of the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Massachusetts, Boston.

The first two quarters were indeed difficult for Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, who led the Boston Celtics to a strong shooting performance.

But Payton Pritchard’s impressive performance was the main reason the Boston Celtics were able to stay in the game despite being behind. He finally gave the Boston Celtics a 69-68 lead midway through the third quarter after hitting two consecutive three-pointers.

The Boston Celtics eventually led 87-82 at the end of the third quarter, with Pritchard leading the scoring with 30 points. Jayson Tatum scored 13 points on 8-of-3/5 shooting in the third quarter.

Jayson Tatum also had a very strong performance in the third quarter and continued into the fourth. He was able to penetrate the opposing defense, finish strong, deliver accurate passes, and grab rebounds.

The Boston Celtics got plenty of offensive rebounds late in the game. Four offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter gave the Boston Celtics additional opportunities. This included a crucial rebound from Payton Pritchard, who passed the ball to Tatum and was fouled while attempting a three-pointer.

In the end, the Atlanta Hawks seemed unable to keep up with Boston in the second half, even without Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 in the final minutes.

Payton Pritchard led the Boston Celtics with 36 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Jayson Tatum recorded a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Luka Garza, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser also scored in double figures.

The Boston Celtics shot 47% from the field and 40% from three-point range. The Atlanta Hawks shot 39% from the field and 36% from three-point range. The Boston Celtics will next play on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, March 29, 2026, US time. (Bembo)