After getting a much-needed victory against the Portland Trailblazers on Wednesday, the Celtics got another tonight, beating the Hawks 134-125. Jayson Tatum led the team with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists, as he hopes to have a strong March and get back in the MVP conversation. Jaylen Brown finished with 24 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon (18 points and 5 assists) and Derrick White (18 points and 7 assists) each had solid nights. The Celtics shot 48 percent from three and collected 34 assists.
After the Celtics went up by 15 in the 3rd quarter, the Hawks made a run at the end of the 3rd and into the 4th with their star, Trae Young, on the bench.