Denied a chance to take a near-impenetrable 3-0 series lead on Friday night, the Boston Celtics took the court in Atlanta this evening with a second chance to put the Hawks on the ropes. This time, they followed through. Fending off a plucky Hawks effort at every turn, the Celtics delivered a strong effort from start to finish, and earned a formidable 3-1 lead in the first round series.
This was a balanced performance from the Celtics, with six players scoring in double figures. Leading the way was Jaylen Brown, who looked rejuvenated after discarding his protective mask partway through the night, scoring 31 points.