The Atlanta Hawks clinched a dramatic 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics in a heated overtime contest. The game, held on Friday night, saw the Celtics leading 103-100 with just 20.1 seconds remaining, giving them a 90.3% chance of victory. However, the Hawks clawed back, pushing the match into overtime where they ultimately secured the win. This victory improved the Hawks' record against the Celtics and Cavaliers to an impressive 4-1 this season.
In the tense overtime period, Dyson Daniels delivered a crucial short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left. Moments later, Onyeka Okongwu made two decisive free throws with 11 seconds to go, sealing the Hawks' triumph. Trae Young led the Hawks' offensive charge, contributing 28 points and 12 assists. Dyson Daniels also made a significant impact with 23 points.
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum, who was initially questionable due to a left shoulder strain, finished with 23 points. Despite his efforts, Tatum struggled with his shooting accuracy, landing only 7 of his 21 attempts and missing critical shots in both regulation and overtime. Jaylen Brown stood out for Boston with an impressive performance, recording 24 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.
Boston's shooting woes continued as they ended the game with a disappointing 15 of 52 on 3-pointers. This marked their seventh loss in their last eight games when shooting less than 30% from beyond the arc. The Celtics were also hindered by the absence of key centers Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis, which impacted their performance.
The game's intensity escalated during a tussle between Jayson Tatum and De'Andre Hunter while vying for a rebound. Despite the heated confrontation, officials refrained from issuing any technical fouls. This decision proved crucial as Tatum had already received a technical earlier in the second quarter.
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