Celtics Defeat Hawks 109-102

Jayson Tatum scores season-high 26 points to lead Boston to victory.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:19am

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 in a close game. Celtics star Jayson Tatum rallied in the second half to score a season-high 26 points, leading his team to the win. The Celtics now have a 49-24 record, while the Hawks fall to 41-33. Boston has won 6 of their last 7 games.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Celtics in the hunt for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, as they continue their strong season. For the Hawks, the loss is a setback in their effort to secure a postseason berth.

The details

Tatum's 26-point performance, including a strong second half, was the key factor in the Celtics' victory over the Hawks. Boston was able to pull away late and secure the 109-102 win.

  • The game was played on March 28, 2026.

The players

Jayson Tatum

The star forward for the Boston Celtics, who scored a season-high 26 points to lead his team to victory.

Boston Celtics

The NBA team based in Boston, Massachusetts, who improved their record to 49-24 with the win.

Atlanta Hawks

The NBA team based in Atlanta, Georgia, who fell to 41-33 with the loss.

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The takeaway

The Celtics' win over the Hawks keeps them in contention for a high playoff seed, while the Hawks' loss is a setback in their effort to secure a postseason berth. Jayson Tatum's strong performance was the key factor in Boston's victory.