Celtics Fall to Hawks in NBA Cup Opener

The Boston Celtics suffered a disappointing 117-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in their NBA Cup opener, with Jayson Tatum expressing regret over his performance, notably missing an inbound pass that could have sealed the game. Tatum's struggles were emblematic of a night filled with turnovers and missed opportunities, as the Celtics allowed the Hawks to secure 20 offensive rebounds and missed crucial free throws. Social media reactions were harsh, with fans criticizing Tatum's late-game performance and questioning the team's consistency against weaker opponents. Despite this setback, Tatum reached a milestone by becoming the 12th all-time leading scorer for the Celtics, surpassing Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn. Meanwhile, excitement is building for the upcoming docuseries