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Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
In Monday’s victory over the Pacers, C.J. McCollum led the way for the Hawks as he recorded 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists off the bench while Dyson Daniels added 22 points, five rebounds and nine assists of his own.
In their first matchup of the season, the Celtics embarrassed the Hawks on their home floor. Tonight, the Hawks returned the favor. While the final score will
Atlanta will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hawks take on Boston. Wednesday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.
The game will mark the return of Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, although the Hawks big man has been ruled out with Achilles tendinitis.
Preview the Boston Celtics' NBA matchup with the Hawks, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
The Celtics couldn't overcome one of their worst first halves of the year in a loss to the Hawks Wednesday night.
Kristaps Porzingis will not play against his former team Saturday night, and the Celtics likely will be down a starter against Atlanta.
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