The Celtics came out slow and never really recovered. They did make a run in the third quarter, but that energy was fleeting, and the Celtics were thoroughly beaten by a Hawks team bent on revenge.

BOSTON (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106 on Wednesday night to avenge a lopsided home loss.

Portland’s four-game win streak was snapped last Friday at home, in the team’s 110-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday led the way for the Trail Blazers with 21 points each, Toumani Camara scored 16, and Donovan Clingan finished with 13 points and 16 rebounds.

The Celtics took a double-digit loss at home on Wednesday night from the Atlanta Hawks, prompting a spot-on reaction from Jaylen Brown.

Players like Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, and Chris Boucher have been on the injury report for days with an illness working its way through the Boston front court.

The Celtics have been linked to their latest big man on the trade market ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline. Pelicans big man Yves Missi has drawn interest from around the league, including the Celtics, per HoopHype’s Michael Scotto.

A seldom-used Celtics big man reportedly is drawing interest ahead of next week's NBA trade deadline.

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The Boston Celtics were thoroughly drubbed by the Atlanta Hawks in TD Garden tonight, losing 117-106 to an all-around offense that saw six players score double digits.