Celtics Secure Victory Over Hawks

The Boston Celtics secured a decisive 123-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, with Jayson Tatum scoring 26 of his 28 points in a dominant first-half performance. Despite cooling off in the second half, Tatum's early efforts were enough as he also contributed nine assists and six rebounds before resting in the fourth quarter. The Celtics' strong defense stifled the Hawks, who struggled without their star Trae Young after he exited with a rib injury. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard provided significant support, scoring 21 and 18 points respectively, helping the Celtics maintain their best start since the 2019-20 season at 7-1. Prior to this, the Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103, showcasing their depth with key performances from Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet in the absence of Jaylen Brown. These victories highlight the Celtics' strong form on their road trip, winning three out of four games.