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Hawks survive champion Celtics in overtime

Published January 19, 2025, 12:00 PMNBA.com Philippines Staff
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The Atlanta Hawks come to Boston to deal the Celtics an overtime loss.

Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu come up clutch for the Hawks. Photo (c) Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks secured a hard-fought 119-115 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics, with Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu hitting crucial baskets in the final moments to seal the win.

 


 

Trae Young spearheaded Atlanta’s offense with 28 points and 11 assists, while Daniels provided a strong complementary effort with 23 points.

De’Andre Hunter added 16 as the Hawks extended their winning streak to three games, improving to 22-19 on the season.

Boston, which fell to 29-13, saw a balanced offensive effort with four players scoring at least 20 points.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 24, followed by Jayson Tatum with 23, Derrick White with 21, and Payton Pritchard with 20.


[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]