Live stream: Celtics 134, Hawks 125
The Boston Celtics (47-21) play against the Atlanta Hawks (34-34) at State Farm Arena
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Saturday March 11, 2023
Boston Celtics 134, Atlanta Hawks 125 (Final)
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
After tonight:
1. Bucks 48-19
2. Celtics 47-21
BOS 1.5 games back – 11:19 PM
After tonight:
1. Bucks 48-19
2. Celtics 47-21
BOS 1.5 games back – 11:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Golden State coming from behind to beat Milwaukee is a big help to Boston, which is now two back in the loss column after beating Atlanta.
The two teams have split the season series so far, and have one more game in Milwaukee at the end of the month. – 11:14 PM
Golden State coming from behind to beat Milwaukee is a big help to Boston, which is now two back in the loss column after beating Atlanta.
The two teams have split the season series so far, and have one more game in Milwaukee at the end of the month. – 11:14 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics now 1.5 games back of the Bucks for 1st in the East courtesy of some Steph heroics. – 11:13 PM
Celtics now 1.5 games back of the Bucks for 1st in the East courtesy of some Steph heroics. – 11:13 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Warriors do the Celtics a favor and beat the Bucks. Celtics now a game and a half behind Milwaukee. – 11:13 PM
Warriors do the Celtics a favor and beat the Bucks. Celtics now a game and a half behind Milwaukee. – 11:13 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Warriors beat the Bucks in OT.
NBA – BEST RECORD
1. Milwaukee 48-19 —
2. BOSTON 47-21 1 1/2
3. Denver 46-21 2
4. Philadelphia 44-22 3 1/2
(Just FYI, Celtics clinched the play-in tonight, magic number is 3 to clinch a playoff spot) – 11:12 PM
Warriors beat the Bucks in OT.
NBA – BEST RECORD
1. Milwaukee 48-19 —
2. BOSTON 47-21 1 1/2
3. Denver 46-21 2
4. Philadelphia 44-22 3 1/2
(Just FYI, Celtics clinched the play-in tonight, magic number is 3 to clinch a playoff spot) – 11:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: A closer look at Blake Griffin’s surprise emergence in the Celtics rotation masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:04 PM
New: A closer look at Blake Griffin’s surprise emergence in the Celtics rotation masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 11:04 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on Blake Griffin: “If someone who has a hall of fame resume who can buy in and just be that selfless, it carries throughout the entire team.” – 10:53 PM
Jayson Tatum on Blake Griffin: “If someone who has a hall of fame resume who can buy in and just be that selfless, it carries throughout the entire team.” – 10:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Right after Blake Griffin saw Marcus Smart take down Trae Young, he walked over to see Joe Mazzulla grabbing his whiteboard:
“We’re in the huddle & Joe has Marcus out on there…he’s got him don’t he board & I look at him like there’s no chance he’s out there, Malcolm get ready.” – 10:51 PM
Right after Blake Griffin saw Marcus Smart take down Trae Young, he walked over to see Joe Mazzulla grabbing his whiteboard:
“We’re in the huddle & Joe has Marcus out on there…he’s got him don’t he board & I look at him like there’s no chance he’s out there, Malcolm get ready.” – 10:51 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
We grabbed the win in Atlanta behind a big night from Jayson Tatum and a clutch block from Al Horford during the final minute. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:49 PM
We grabbed the win in Atlanta behind a big night from Jayson Tatum and a clutch block from Al Horford during the final minute. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:49 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Blake Griffin said he got a kick out of Joe Mazzulla drawing up a play that had Smart on it during the review before his ejection.
“We were in the huddle, I’m like, ‘He’s not gonna be’….He’s got him on the board and I’m like ‘There’s no chance he’s out there.’” – 10:46 PM
Blake Griffin said he got a kick out of Joe Mazzulla drawing up a play that had Smart on it during the review before his ejection.
“We were in the huddle, I’m like, ‘He’s not gonna be’….He’s got him on the board and I’m like ‘There’s no chance he’s out there.’” – 10:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
We’re live talking #Celtics #hawks on the #GardenReport w/ @A. Sherrod Blakely from ATL! youtube.com/watch?v=_jscFP… – 10:46 PM
We’re live talking #Celtics #hawks on the #GardenReport w/ @A. Sherrod Blakely from ATL! youtube.com/watch?v=_jscFP… – 10:46 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
JT’s double-double speaks for itself making him tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game
pic.twitter.com/WDkChwSy3U – 10:36 PM
JT’s double-double speaks for itself making him tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game
pic.twitter.com/WDkChwSy3U – 10:36 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Pool report on Marcus Smart ejection. pic.twitter.com/pt3XOCjcLb – 10:34 PM
Pool report on Marcus Smart ejection. pic.twitter.com/pt3XOCjcLb – 10:34 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
From the pool report with @Lauren L. Williams:
QUESTION: “Why was Trae Young assessed a technical?”
WRIGHT: “For getting up and pointing in Marcus Smart’s Face” pic.twitter.com/kceKtVCjEI – 10:31 PM
From the pool report with @Lauren L. Williams:
QUESTION: “Why was Trae Young assessed a technical?”
WRIGHT: “For getting up and pointing in Marcus Smart’s Face” pic.twitter.com/kceKtVCjEI – 10:31 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
The explanation for Trae Young’s technical was: “For getting up and pointing in Marcus Smart’s Face” – 10:31 PM
The explanation for Trae Young’s technical was: “For getting up and pointing in Marcus Smart’s Face” – 10:31 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Ref pool report on Smart-Young dust up at the end of the Celtics-Hawks game pic.twitter.com/So0fdTejdZ – 10:30 PM
Ref pool report on Smart-Young dust up at the end of the Celtics-Hawks game pic.twitter.com/So0fdTejdZ – 10:30 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat, incidentally, is now 6-8 against teams with 5 worst records in East, one of a million exasperating things about this season. Heat stays at No. 7 — 1.5 games ahead of No. 8 Atlanta, 3 games behind No. 6 Knicks/No. 5 Nets. – 10:23 PM
Heat, incidentally, is now 6-8 against teams with 5 worst records in East, one of a million exasperating things about this season. Heat stays at No. 7 — 1.5 games ahead of No. 8 Atlanta, 3 games behind No. 6 Knicks/No. 5 Nets. – 10:23 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Quin Snyder has mentioned overhelping on more than one occasion this week, and in his postgame tonight, Trae Young referred specifically to strong-side overhelp being an issue. – 10:20 PM
Quin Snyder has mentioned overhelping on more than one occasion this week, and in his postgame tonight, Trae Young referred specifically to strong-side overhelp being an issue. – 10:20 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young on the fracas with Smart: “I didn’t get an explanation … I’ve got nothing much to say.” – 10:19 PM
Trae Young on the fracas with Smart: “I didn’t get an explanation … I’ve got nothing much to say.” – 10:19 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game is poetry in motion 🖋 pic.twitter.com/XVzwsWMUfS – 10:13 PM
Tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game is poetry in motion 🖋 pic.twitter.com/XVzwsWMUfS – 10:13 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Mazzulla had some truly rave reviews for Blake Griffin. These were no “it’s just matchups” answers. – 10:12 PM
Mazzulla had some truly rave reviews for Blake Griffin. These were no “it’s just matchups” answers. – 10:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla on Blake Griffin: “When he’s on the floor, everyone is better.” – 10:12 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Blake Griffin: “When he’s on the floor, everyone is better.” – 10:12 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Snippets of Quin Snyder’s opening statement:
“We battled.”
“We’re learning certain things as we go.”
Noted that Boston plays a unique style. – 10:10 PM
Snippets of Quin Snyder’s opening statement:
“We battled.”
“We’re learning certain things as we go.”
Noted that Boston plays a unique style. – 10:10 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Marcus Smart was in control the whole time. Look at his face during the slam! pic.twitter.com/BwwPrttiRy – 10:09 PM
Marcus Smart was in control the whole time. Look at his face during the slam! pic.twitter.com/BwwPrttiRy – 10:09 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
The part of the road trip you don’t see: Celtics reserves improving workouts in a little adjunct room near bus tunnel. Being away from team training facility for two weeks requires … adjustments. – 10:07 PM
The part of the road trip you don’t see: Celtics reserves improving workouts in a little adjunct room near bus tunnel. Being away from team training facility for two weeks requires … adjustments. – 10:07 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Hawks Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @FanDuel and @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Hawks Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @FanDuel and @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Hawks Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @FanDuel and @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Hawks Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @FanDuel and @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Full Court Press Newsletter: Celtics strong play vs. Hawks at the root of their Drive Toward Improved Playoff Seed sherrod.substack.com/p/celtics-stro… – 10:00 PM
Full Court Press Newsletter: Celtics strong play vs. Hawks at the root of their Drive Toward Improved Playoff Seed sherrod.substack.com/p/celtics-stro… – 10:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Marcus Smart and Trae Young got into it during Celtics-Hawks 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dz1qOBFRdr – 9:58 PM
Marcus Smart and Trae Young got into it during Celtics-Hawks 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dz1qOBFRdr – 9:58 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The #Celtics pulled off the win on Saturday night over the Hawks but not before we saw some fireworks between Marcus Smart and Trae Young masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 9:57 PM
The #Celtics pulled off the win on Saturday night over the Hawks but not before we saw some fireworks between Marcus Smart and Trae Young masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 9:57 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Four takeaways as Celtics beat Hawks 134-125 to open 6-game road trip masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 9:57 PM
Four takeaways as Celtics beat Hawks 134-125 to open 6-game road trip masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 9:57 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Final: Celtics 134, Hawks 125. Hawks now 34-34. Miami also lost tonight so Atlanta still 1.5 games back of 7th, and 2 games clear of Toronto for 9th. – 9:56 PM
Final: Celtics 134, Hawks 125. Hawks now 34-34. Miami also lost tonight so Atlanta still 1.5 games back of 7th, and 2 games clear of Toronto for 9th. – 9:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics-Hawks very much so could be a first round matchup in the playoffs… – 9:55 PM
Celtics-Hawks very much so could be a first round matchup in the playoffs… – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum tonight:
34 PTS
15 REB
6 AST
Celtics have won 4 in a row vs the Hawks. pic.twitter.com/AM8lNkZe7J – 9:55 PM
Jayson Tatum tonight:
34 PTS
15 REB
6 AST
Celtics have won 4 in a row vs the Hawks. pic.twitter.com/AM8lNkZe7J – 9:55 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics are back on a winning streak after beating the Hawks 134-125. 34, 15 and 6 last for Tatum, 7 dimes for Brown. One of their best ball movement games of the year, just try to erase that defense from your memory. – 9:54 PM
Celtics are back on a winning streak after beating the Hawks 134-125. 34, 15 and 6 last for Tatum, 7 dimes for Brown. One of their best ball movement games of the year, just try to erase that defense from your memory. – 9:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Don’t think enough people nationally realize how good Al Horford is playing right now. – 9:48 PM
Don’t think enough people nationally realize how good Al Horford is playing right now. – 9:48 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young gets a technical foul.
Marcus Smart gets a technical foul and an ejection. – 9:45 PM
Trae Young gets a technical foul.
Marcus Smart gets a technical foul and an ejection. – 9:45 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics might win, but the lack of composure on the Brown foul on Bey, the Smart foul on Trae and then this whole situation is still bothersome. – 9:45 PM
The Celtics might win, but the lack of composure on the Brown foul on Bey, the Smart foul on Trae and then this whole situation is still bothersome. – 9:45 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Ejection on Marcus Smart. Technical foul on Trae Young. – 9:45 PM
Ejection on Marcus Smart. Technical foul on Trae Young. – 9:45 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Smart reacting to a nut kick by grabbing Trae Young and then falling down is one for the all-time Marcus Smart pantheon. – 9:44 PM
Smart reacting to a nut kick by grabbing Trae Young and then falling down is one for the all-time Marcus Smart pantheon. – 9:44 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Marcus Smart and Trae Young after the whistle pic.twitter.com/buzJxwYPJ7 – 9:43 PM
Marcus Smart and Trae Young after the whistle pic.twitter.com/buzJxwYPJ7 – 9:43 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Hilarious chaos in Atlanta
youtu.be/Kg40v8Bumz4 pic.twitter.com/EuSYhD7NWU – 9:42 PM
Hilarious chaos in Atlanta
youtu.be/Kg40v8Bumz4 pic.twitter.com/EuSYhD7NWU – 9:42 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Trae Young kicked Smart below the belt on the shot and they pummeled to the ground after getting tied down. – 9:41 PM
Trae Young kicked Smart below the belt on the shot and they pummeled to the ground after getting tied down. – 9:41 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
We have a situation … looked like Trae Young and Smart got into it after the whistle. I was too busy looking at Snyder fuming at refs. Refs going to monitor. – 9:40 PM
We have a situation … looked like Trae Young and Smart got into it after the whistle. I was too busy looking at Snyder fuming at refs. Refs going to monitor. – 9:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart just started a fight with Trae Young after it looked like young hit him in the balls driving by him. – 9:40 PM
Marcus Smart just started a fight with Trae Young after it looked like young hit him in the balls driving by him. – 9:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Man Trae Young takes so many trash shots. He’s so good, I don’t know why he plays like this. Just more apparent in person that he’s playing with little pace control when he attacks and doesn’t utilize his driving gravity well in the half court – 9:38 PM
Man Trae Young takes so many trash shots. He’s so good, I don’t know why he plays like this. Just more apparent in person that he’s playing with little pace control when he attacks and doesn’t utilize his driving gravity well in the half court – 9:38 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Hawks gave up 21 3s to the Celtics on Nov. 16 and they’ve given up 20 to them today with 2:07 left in the game. – 9:38 PM
Hawks gave up 21 3s to the Celtics on Nov. 16 and they’ve given up 20 to them today with 2:07 left in the game. – 9:38 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young has notched his 61st career 30+ point, 10+ assist outing, the seventh-most such games in NBA history. It’s his 10th such game of the season, the most by any player in the East and tied for second-most in the NBA. – 9:35 PM
Trae Young has notched his 61st career 30+ point, 10+ assist outing, the seventh-most such games in NBA history. It’s his 10th such game of the season, the most by any player in the East and tied for second-most in the NBA. – 9:35 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Looks like Snyder closing this game with Bey at 4 and John Collins at 5. – 9:34 PM
Looks like Snyder closing this game with Bey at 4 and John Collins at 5. – 9:34 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
This is turning into one of those crunch times where the Jays are bad on both ends and then Smart or Horford makes a bunch of hustle plays to bail them out. – 9:31 PM
This is turning into one of those crunch times where the Jays are bad on both ends and then Smart or Horford makes a bunch of hustle plays to bail them out. – 9:31 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Saddiq Bey has knocked down at least three triples in 90 career games, the second-most such games by a member of the 2020 NBA Draft class, trailing only Anthony Edwards (102). In 11 games with the Hawks, Bey has connected on 3+ from deep seven times. – 9:30 PM
Saddiq Bey has knocked down at least three triples in 90 career games, the second-most such games by a member of the 2020 NBA Draft class, trailing only Anthony Edwards (102). In 11 games with the Hawks, Bey has connected on 3+ from deep seven times. – 9:30 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Celtics call a timeout with 5:55 in the game. They lead 114-107 with the Hawks trying to get over the hump.
Celtics are challenging the out of bounds call on the floor. – 9:26 PM
Celtics call a timeout with 5:55 in the game. They lead 114-107 with the Hawks trying to get over the hump.
Celtics are challenging the out of bounds call on the floor. – 9:26 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Man, that was a lightning fast challenge by Boston. Mazulla turned to his bench and asked and they gave thumbs up right away. – 9:26 PM
Man, that was a lightning fast challenge by Boston. Mazulla turned to his bench and asked and they gave thumbs up right away. – 9:26 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla is challenging the out of bounds call, which even Trae Young appeared to know Joe was gonna win. Trae did a crossover under Smart’s hand and just whiffed on the other end – 9:26 PM
Joe Mazzulla is challenging the out of bounds call, which even Trae Young appeared to know Joe was gonna win. Trae did a crossover under Smart’s hand and just whiffed on the other end – 9:26 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Trae Young seems to know that’ll be Celtics ball. He’s complaining to the ref that he was fouled as he walks to the bench for the challenge. – 9:26 PM
Trae Young seems to know that’ll be Celtics ball. He’s complaining to the ref that he was fouled as he walks to the bench for the challenge. – 9:26 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
It would be very useful if Capela can bludgeon the Celtics on the offensive glass for the next few minutes until the Hawks ostensibly close with Collins and Okongwu. – 9:23 PM
It would be very useful if Capela can bludgeon the Celtics on the offensive glass for the next few minutes until the Hawks ostensibly close with Collins and Okongwu. – 9:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Crunch time lineup decision will be important. Right back to starters? White and Brogdon are 11/18. Smart’s 3/10. – 9:20 PM
Crunch time lineup decision will be important. Right back to starters? White and Brogdon are 11/18. Smart’s 3/10. – 9:20 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Celtics starting to do the thing where they focus more on milking clock than scoring. Still lead 108-101 with 8:31 left. – 9:20 PM
Celtics starting to do the thing where they focus more on milking clock than scoring. Still lead 108-101 with 8:31 left. – 9:20 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Atlanta has hit the century mark in 43 straight games, the third-longest such scoring streak in franchise history and the longest active scoring streak in the NBA. – 9:20 PM
Atlanta has hit the century mark in 43 straight games, the third-longest such scoring streak in franchise history and the longest active scoring streak in the NBA. – 9:20 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
A Jaylen Brown steal, and subsequent lay-up by Derrick White followed by Blake Griffin’s blocked shot, cap off a third quarter that ended with the C’s up 101-89. – 9:14 PM
A Jaylen Brown steal, and subsequent lay-up by Derrick White followed by Blake Griffin’s blocked shot, cap off a third quarter that ended with the C’s up 101-89. – 9:14 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
End of 3: Celtics 101, Hawks 89. This has been nutty fun but Hawks have not been able to stop Boston at any point. – 9:12 PM
End of 3: Celtics 101, Hawks 89. This has been nutty fun but Hawks have not been able to stop Boston at any point. – 9:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Huge block from Blake Griffin to finish off another solid quarter as he has established himself as the second big in the rotation with Rob out and the team staying small. – 9:12 PM
Huge block from Blake Griffin to finish off another solid quarter as he has established himself as the second big in the rotation with Rob out and the team staying small. – 9:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Blake Griffin playing like he doesn’t want to give up this rotation spot – 9:12 PM
Blake Griffin playing like he doesn’t want to give up this rotation spot – 9:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics offense turning back the clock to November has been a positive development tonight. – 9:04 PM
Celtics offense turning back the clock to November has been a positive development tonight. – 9:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Atlanta looks like the favorable 1R opponent. Mismatches, inconsistent offensive players and a new coach just starting to implement his system. – 9:04 PM
Atlanta looks like the favorable 1R opponent. Mismatches, inconsistent offensive players and a new coach just starting to implement his system. – 9:04 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Sam Hauser, De’Andre Hunter and Malcolm Brogdon all have more points than the University of Virginia rn #wahoowa – 9:03 PM
Sam Hauser, De’Andre Hunter and Malcolm Brogdon all have more points than the University of Virginia rn #wahoowa – 9:03 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Malcolm Brogdon: 11 points in 13 minutes
Malcolm Brogdon’s alma mater: 11 points in 13 minutes – 9:00 PM
Malcolm Brogdon: 11 points in 13 minutes
Malcolm Brogdon’s alma mater: 11 points in 13 minutes – 9:00 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Interesting lineup here with Dejounte and four mobile large people: Hunter, Bey, Okongwu, Collins. – 8:58 PM
Interesting lineup here with Dejounte and four mobile large people: Hunter, Bey, Okongwu, Collins. – 8:58 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Brown making much better decisions now at the rim. That Tatum 3 deserved to fall the way the ball moved – 8:58 PM
Brown making much better decisions now at the rim. That Tatum 3 deserved to fall the way the ball moved – 8:58 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jayson Tatum’s newest Jordan Tatum 1 PE celebrates his love of luxury watches, with croc skin and gold accents 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/yRTAsWPTam – 8:53 PM
Jayson Tatum’s newest Jordan Tatum 1 PE celebrates his love of luxury watches, with croc skin and gold accents 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/yRTAsWPTam – 8:53 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
I can watch Virginia play for three hours and not see as many points as the first four minutes of the Hawks game tonight. – 8:36 PM
I can watch Virginia play for three hours and not see as many points as the first four minutes of the Hawks game tonight. – 8:36 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The #Celtics jumped on the Hawks to start the second, and now lead 71-61 at the half. Jayson Tatum (18 pts), Jaylen Brown (12) and Malcolm Brogdon (11) leading the way for Boston. Trae Young (17) and De’Andre Hunter (12) carrying the Hawks. – 8:33 PM
The #Celtics jumped on the Hawks to start the second, and now lead 71-61 at the half. Jayson Tatum (18 pts), Jaylen Brown (12) and Malcolm Brogdon (11) leading the way for Boston. Trae Young (17) and De’Andre Hunter (12) carrying the Hawks. – 8:33 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young (17 PTS, 11 AST at halftime) has tallied his NBA-leading 33rd point/assist double-double of the season and his 10th career first half point/assist double-double. His 10 career first half point/assist double-doubles are the most in the NBA since the 2018-19 season. – 8:32 PM
Trae Young (17 PTS, 11 AST at halftime) has tallied his NBA-leading 33rd point/assist double-double of the season and his 10th career first half point/assist double-double. His 10 career first half point/assist double-doubles are the most in the NBA since the 2018-19 season. – 8:32 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
HALF: Celtics 71, Hawks 61
Atlanta got the game back with 69-61 with 12.1 left in the half but a pair of Tatum FTs sent the game up 10 heading into the half.
The Hawks will need a lot more from their second unit, which has looked listless without Bogi. – 8:32 PM
HALF: Celtics 71, Hawks 61
Atlanta got the game back with 69-61 with 12.1 left in the half but a pair of Tatum FTs sent the game up 10 heading into the half.
The Hawks will need a lot more from their second unit, which has looked listless without Bogi. – 8:32 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Trae Young had 17 pts and 11 assists in the first half
.. and the Hawks trail by double figures. It’s 71-61 Celtics in a defense-optional affair. – 8:31 PM
Trae Young had 17 pts and 11 assists in the first half
.. and the Hawks trail by double figures. It’s 71-61 Celtics in a defense-optional affair. – 8:31 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Dejounte Murray, with two steals at the half, has his 29th multi-steal game of the season. His 29 2+ steal outings are the most in a Hawks single season since 2017-18 (Kent Bazemore, 30). – 8:31 PM
Dejounte Murray, with two steals at the half, has his 29th multi-steal game of the season. His 29 2+ steal outings are the most in a Hawks single season since 2017-18 (Kent Bazemore, 30). – 8:31 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
When Trae re-entered off the bench tonight, he took off a wrap around his lower back. He has since taken a cross-check from Marcus Smart and came up fiddling with his left ankle after contact on a near-steal. – 8:31 PM
When Trae re-entered off the bench tonight, he took off a wrap around his lower back. He has since taken a cross-check from Marcus Smart and came up fiddling with his left ankle after contact on a near-steal. – 8:31 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics have done a good job vs. the Hawks so far in forcing the Hawks to recognize and adapt to their cutting action at the rim which has opened up perimeter shots and more lanes to drive the ball. – 8:28 PM
The Celtics have done a good job vs. the Hawks so far in forcing the Hawks to recognize and adapt to their cutting action at the rim which has opened up perimeter shots and more lanes to drive the ball. – 8:28 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
.@isaiahthomas isn’t giving up on his NBA dreams (he’s been wise enough financially that he can resist overseas offers).
What he’s up to now … and what Marcus Smart and Al Horford think about their ex-teammate and his future.
Only in @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3T8L1nE – 8:25 PM
.@isaiahthomas isn’t giving up on his NBA dreams (he’s been wise enough financially that he can resist overseas offers).
What he’s up to now … and what Marcus Smart and Al Horford think about their ex-teammate and his future.
Only in @HeavyOnSports:
bit.ly/3T8L1nE – 8:25 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
That was a brilliant play having White kick it out to Smart in the corner and then Tatum cuts in behind White so that he hits the paint with the rim protector out of position and can finish. – 8:24 PM
That was a brilliant play having White kick it out to Smart in the corner and then Tatum cuts in behind White so that he hits the paint with the rim protector out of position and can finish. – 8:24 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
When Joe Mazzulla talks about bad rim reads, that blocked shot on Jaylen Brown when he had White alone in the corner is what he’s talking about – 8:23 PM
When Joe Mazzulla talks about bad rim reads, that blocked shot on Jaylen Brown when he had White alone in the corner is what he’s talking about – 8:23 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his first triple of the game, De’Andre Hunter has tied Paul Millsap (302) for 16th on the Hawks all-time made three-pointers list. – 8:23 PM
With his first triple of the game, De’Andre Hunter has tied Paul Millsap (302) for 16th on the Hawks all-time made three-pointers list. – 8:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Good rotations tonight — but they again don’t include Grant Williams. – 8:17 PM
Good rotations tonight — but they again don’t include Grant Williams. – 8:17 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the celtics are asking “where is trae young?” on every single offensive possession and the hawks are not liking the answer – 8:17 PM
the celtics are asking “where is trae young?” on every single offensive possession and the hawks are not liking the answer – 8:17 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Celtics are just cooking the Hawks now. 10 made 3s already and just 1 turnover. 57-42 Boston, still 6:29 to go in 2nd. – 8:16 PM
Celtics are just cooking the Hawks now. 10 made 3s already and just 1 turnover. 57-42 Boston, still 6:29 to go in 2nd. – 8:16 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
The shots just aren’t falling for the Hawks and they take a timeout with 6:29 in 2Q. The Celtics are currently on an 18-2 run to extend the lead 57-42. – 8:16 PM
The shots just aren’t falling for the Hawks and they take a timeout with 6:29 in 2Q. The Celtics are currently on an 18-2 run to extend the lead 57-42. – 8:16 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics blitz the Hawks with a 20-4 run to start the second quarter.
The Tatum and bench(ish) group got it rolling. – 8:15 PM
Celtics blitz the Hawks with a 20-4 run to start the second quarter.
The Tatum and bench(ish) group got it rolling. – 8:15 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
one and done for the Hawks right now and Boston is on a 10-0 run – 8:13 PM
one and done for the Hawks right now and Boston is on a 10-0 run – 8:13 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Tough outing for AJ Griffin so far. Chance for him to make an impression on the new coach with Bogdanovic out but has been a half step slow on defense. Just got pulled for Holiday. – 8:12 PM
Tough outing for AJ Griffin so far. Chance for him to make an impression on the new coach with Bogdanovic out but has been a half step slow on defense. Just got pulled for Holiday. – 8:12 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
10-man rotation tonight. Snyder calls for Aaron Holiday. – 8:11 PM
10-man rotation tonight. Snyder calls for Aaron Holiday. – 8:11 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his second made field goal of the game, Onyeka Okongwu has 500 career made baskets. – 8:10 PM
With his second made field goal of the game, Onyeka Okongwu has 500 career made baskets. – 8:10 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young finished tonight’s first quarter with 10 PTS & 7 AST. It’s the 5th time in his career he’s tallied at least 10 PTS & 7 AST in a single quarter and his 37th quarter with at least 10 PTS & 5 AST. His 37 such quarters are the 2nd-most in the NBA since the 2018-19 season. – 8:08 PM
Trae Young finished tonight’s first quarter with 10 PTS & 7 AST. It’s the 5th time in his career he’s tallied at least 10 PTS & 7 AST in a single quarter and his 37th quarter with at least 10 PTS & 5 AST. His 37 such quarters are the 2nd-most in the NBA since the 2018-19 season. – 8:08 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Atlanta shot 14/16 from inside the arc in the first quarter and hit all 6 shots at the rim. Initially, it was just screwing up switches on cuts from the elbow, then they just got exposed at the rim with the second unit. – 8:07 PM
Atlanta shot 14/16 from inside the arc in the first quarter and hit all 6 shots at the rim. Initially, it was just screwing up switches on cuts from the elbow, then they just got exposed at the rim with the second unit. – 8:07 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Clint Capela returns to the floor along with DJM to open the 2Q w/ Bey, AJG and JJ. – 8:07 PM
Clint Capela returns to the floor along with DJM to open the 2Q w/ Bey, AJG and JJ. – 8:07 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Lots of points in the first quarter between Boston and Atlanta, ending with the Hawks on top 38-37. The stars have definitely shown up, with Tatum (12 pts) and Trae Young (11 pts) leading the way in scoring for Boston and Atlanta, respectively. – 8:06 PM
Lots of points in the first quarter between Boston and Atlanta, ending with the Hawks on top 38-37. The stars have definitely shown up, with Tatum (12 pts) and Trae Young (11 pts) leading the way in scoring for Boston and Atlanta, respectively. – 8:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
At the start of the Rockets’ name-brand homestand (Bulls, Celtics, Lakers and Warriors, along with a couple games against the Pelicans) plenty of Bulls fans in Toyota Center. Boston, LAL and GS will vie for the most visiting fans here of the season. – 8:06 PM
At the start of the Rockets’ name-brand homestand (Bulls, Celtics, Lakers and Warriors, along with a couple games against the Pelicans) plenty of Bulls fans in Toyota Center. Boston, LAL and GS will vie for the most visiting fans here of the season. – 8:06 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
We need your energy Celtics Nation TUNE IN 🚨 pic.twitter.com/X2vMELz4Ib – 8:06 PM
We need your energy Celtics Nation TUNE IN 🚨 pic.twitter.com/X2vMELz4Ib – 8:06 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
The Hawks were 13 for 15 on two-pointers that quarter. The Celtics’ rim resistance was…not great. – 8:05 PM
The Hawks were 13 for 15 on two-pointers that quarter. The Celtics’ rim resistance was…not great. – 8:05 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
At the end of 1 it’s Atlanta 38, Boston 37. First team to 150 wins. – 8:04 PM
At the end of 1 it’s Atlanta 38, Boston 37. First team to 150 wins. – 8:04 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his 10th point of the game, Trae Young has surpassed Bill Bridges (8,685) for 11th on the Hawks all-time scoring list. – 8:04 PM
With his 10th point of the game, Trae Young has surpassed Bill Bridges (8,685) for 11th on the Hawks all-time scoring list. – 8:04 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Blake Griffin once again getting the call over Grant, Muscala, Kornet etc. Two layups and took a charge on Trae during this stint. – 8:03 PM
Blake Griffin once again getting the call over Grant, Muscala, Kornet etc. Two layups and took a charge on Trae during this stint. – 8:03 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Sam Hauser, doing what Sam Haueser does… pic.twitter.com/UDl71k9rdM – 8:01 PM
Sam Hauser, doing what Sam Haueser does… pic.twitter.com/UDl71k9rdM – 8:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I love these plays they’re running Hauser to the wing with recently. – 8:01 PM
I love these plays they’re running Hauser to the wing with recently. – 8:01 PM
Coast Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Hawks get called for a lane violation and Jaylen Brown gets another shot but misses the FT. Game tied at 26. – 7:54 PM
Hawks get called for a lane violation and Jaylen Brown gets another shot but misses the FT. Game tied at 26. – 7:54 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
With no Bogi, AJ Griffin has checked in now in 1Q as a regular rotation member for the evening. – 7:51 PM
With no Bogi, AJ Griffin has checked in now in 1Q as a regular rotation member for the evening. – 7:51 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young has handed out five-or-more assists in 95 straight games, tied for the 10th-longest such streak in NBA history and the longest active such streak in the league. Coming into tonight’s games, the closest players to Young are James Harden (43) and Tyrese Haliburton (32). – 7:50 PM
Trae Young has handed out five-or-more assists in 95 straight games, tied for the 10th-longest such streak in NBA history and the longest active such streak in the league. Coming into tonight’s games, the closest players to Young are James Harden (43) and Tyrese Haliburton (32). – 7:50 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
AJ Griffin at the scorer’s table. He’s about to check in for the first time since March 3. – 7:50 PM
AJ Griffin at the scorer’s table. He’s about to check in for the first time since March 3. – 7:50 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
7:32 1Q, Hawks trail 21-16. The Celtics are currently on a 21-9 run. Their first 4 baskets all came on 3 and Jayson Tatum is off to a hot start. He’s 4-4 from the floor, 2-2 from 3 with 10 pts. – 7:47 PM
7:32 1Q, Hawks trail 21-16. The Celtics are currently on a 21-9 run. Their first 4 baskets all came on 3 and Jayson Tatum is off to a hot start. He’s 4-4 from the floor, 2-2 from 3 with 10 pts. – 7:47 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics open shooting 8-10 and 5-6 from 3. Atlanta is 7-10 and 2-5 from 3. – 7:47 PM
Celtics open shooting 8-10 and 5-6 from 3. Atlanta is 7-10 and 2-5 from 3. – 7:47 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the help defense in hawks/celtics has been some of the worst two nba teams can play – 7:46 PM
the help defense in hawks/celtics has been some of the worst two nba teams can play – 7:46 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
After falling behind 7-zip, the #Celtics bounce back with a 21-9 run to lead 21-16. Time-out, Hawks. – 7:46 PM
After falling behind 7-zip, the #Celtics bounce back with a 21-9 run to lead 21-16. Time-out, Hawks. – 7:46 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Scorching Tatum alert.
And Celtics have made five 3-pointers in a row. – 7:45 PM
Scorching Tatum alert.
And Celtics have made five 3-pointers in a row. – 7:45 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Hawks come out super-aggressive on offense, jump out to a 9-3 lead. – 7:42 PM
The Hawks come out super-aggressive on offense, jump out to a 9-3 lead. – 7:42 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Back to the NBA tonight … Hawks and Celtics ready to do battle here in the ATL. pic.twitter.com/EOdLVQXJbP – 7:41 PM
Back to the NBA tonight … Hawks and Celtics ready to do battle here in the ATL. pic.twitter.com/EOdLVQXJbP – 7:41 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
(I pointed out the 🔥 box on the right-hand side to @bloghawk pregame, and then it didn’t light tonight. I accept blame for cursing it.)
(I’m also predicting a BOS win with ATL’s rest disadvantage.) – 7:40 PM
(I pointed out the 🔥 box on the right-hand side to @bloghawk pregame, and then it didn’t light tonight. I accept blame for cursing it.)
(I’m also predicting a BOS win with ATL’s rest disadvantage.) – 7:40 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young is making his 341st career start tonight for Atlanta, tying Jason Terry for the 14th-most starts in Hawks history. – 7:38 PM
Trae Young is making his 341st career start tonight for Atlanta, tying Jason Terry for the 14th-most starts in Hawks history. – 7:38 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
At plus-0.7, Bulls have 7th-best net rating in Eastern Conference, ahead of 4 teams-Heat, Hawks, Raptors, Wizards–above them in standings
Their net rating ranks 12th in NBA, ahead of 4 Western Conference teams–Clippers, Mavericks, Warriors, Timberwolves–in playoff picture – 7:15 PM
At plus-0.7, Bulls have 7th-best net rating in Eastern Conference, ahead of 4 teams-Heat, Hawks, Raptors, Wizards–above them in standings
Their net rating ranks 12th in NBA, ahead of 4 Western Conference teams–Clippers, Mavericks, Warriors, Timberwolves–in playoff picture – 7:15 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
In his pregame, Quin Snyder listed some potential areas of growth for Hawks:
– Not overhelping on defense
– Keeping opposing offenses out of the paint
– Offensive spacing, esp. in a dynamic sense
– Transition defense (you’re covering a task, not guarding a man) – 7:10 PM
In his pregame, Quin Snyder listed some potential areas of growth for Hawks:
– Not overhelping on defense
– Keeping opposing offenses out of the paint
– Offensive spacing, esp. in a dynamic sense
– Transition defense (you’re covering a task, not guarding a man) – 7:10 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Tonight’s Hawks-Celtics starters. pic.twitter.com/NAXxqgtlg5 – 7:07 PM
Tonight’s Hawks-Celtics starters. pic.twitter.com/NAXxqgtlg5 – 7:07 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
New: “I’m feeling good. I’m starting to pick up stuff on the court as far as running and moving. I’m moving a lot more. Just trying to be cautious. A hamstring is a sensitive thing. I’m just taking the time.”
Chatted with Robert Williams about his return:
bostonglobe.com/2023/03/11/spo… – 7:04 PM
New: “I’m feeling good. I’m starting to pick up stuff on the court as far as running and moving. I’m moving a lot more. Just trying to be cautious. A hamstring is a sensitive thing. I’m just taking the time.”
Chatted with Robert Williams about his return:
bostonglobe.com/2023/03/11/spo… – 7:04 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Total mayhem here in Atlanta as autograph-seekers mob @Chris Forsberg during his rare road trip. His cries of “Don’t touch the hair” sadly went unheeded. – 6:57 PM
Total mayhem here in Atlanta as autograph-seekers mob @Chris Forsberg during his rare road trip. His cries of “Don’t touch the hair” sadly went unheeded. – 6:57 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
The Hawks say De’Andre Hunter is available tonight against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/sSRERXDL7a – 6:22 PM
The Hawks say De’Andre Hunter is available tonight against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/sSRERXDL7a – 6:22 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tonight’s game vs. Boston:
De’Andre Hunter (right ankle sprain) is available. – 6:19 PM
For tonight’s game vs. Boston:
De’Andre Hunter (right ankle sprain) is available. – 6:19 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Mike Muscala says we’re well-rested and ready to rock tonight in The A. pic.twitter.com/ytgJRCPVdB – 5:30 PM
Mike Muscala says we’re well-rested and ready to rock tonight in The A. pic.twitter.com/ytgJRCPVdB – 5:30 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Next five games West teams 10-13
10) #Pelicans 32-34, vs. OKC, vs. POR, vs. LAL, at HOU, at HOU
11) Jazz 32-35, at CHA, at MIA, vs. BOS, vs. SAC, vs. POR
12) Thunder 31-35, at NOP, at SAS, vs. BKN, at TOR, vs. PHX
13) Trail Blazers 31-36, at NOP, vs. NYK, vs. BOS, vs. LAC, at UTA – 4:54 PM
Next five games West teams 10-13
10) #Pelicans 32-34, vs. OKC, vs. POR, vs. LAL, at HOU, at HOU
11) Jazz 32-35, at CHA, at MIA, vs. BOS, vs. SAC, vs. POR
12) Thunder 31-35, at NOP, at SAS, vs. BKN, at TOR, vs. PHX
13) Trail Blazers 31-36, at NOP, vs. NYK, vs. BOS, vs. LAC, at UTA – 4:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
NEW @BostonSportsBSJ — Last week’s losing streak gave Joe Mazzulla the opportunity to show why the #Celtics just keep shooting, but the details have proven harder for Boston to follow over 41 games where their offense ranks 20th.
And time is running out: bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/03/10/nba… – 3:02 PM
NEW @BostonSportsBSJ — Last week’s losing streak gave Joe Mazzulla the opportunity to show why the #Celtics just keep shooting, but the details have proven harder for Boston to follow over 41 games where their offense ranks 20th.
And time is running out: bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/03/10/nba… – 3:02 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Hey Massachusetts — there’s a special MA super-boost for tonight’s Celts-Hawks game on @FDSportsbook to celebrate the first weekend of mobile gambling in MA. I wish they had added a prop of total text complaints from my dad about coaching decisions tonight, but I get it. pic.twitter.com/duTHBfNwlo – 2:57 PM
Hey Massachusetts — there’s a special MA super-boost for tonight’s Celts-Hawks game on @FDSportsbook to celebrate the first weekend of mobile gambling in MA. I wish they had added a prop of total text complaints from my dad about coaching decisions tonight, but I get it. pic.twitter.com/duTHBfNwlo – 2:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Mikal since being traded to Brooklyn:
More points than
— Tatum
— Harden
— Jokic
— Booker
— Butler
— Fox
More 3s than
— LaVine
— Garland
— Haliburton
— Luka
— Trae
— Huerter pic.twitter.com/sijaAX4n0b – 1:59 PM
Mikal since being traded to Brooklyn:
More points than
— Tatum
— Harden
— Jokic
— Booker
— Butler
— Fox
More 3s than
— LaVine
— Garland
— Haliburton
— Luka
— Trae
— Huerter pic.twitter.com/sijaAX4n0b – 1:59 PM