Celtics Dominate Hawks as Trae Young Exits with Injury

Jayson Tatum's stellar first half propels Boston to a commanding victory, while Atlanta's Trae Young leaves with a rib strain.

Jayson Tatum scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half, leading the Celtics to a 123-93 win over the Hawks.
Trae Young, averaging 27 points per game, was held to a career-low two points before exiting with a rib injury.
The Celtics completed their road trip with a 3-1 record, marking their best season start since 2019-20 at 7-1.
Boston's defense stifled Atlanta, allowing just 9 points in the last 8 minutes of the first half and maintaining a lead of at least 19 points in the second half.
The Celtics hit 18 3-pointers, outscoring the Hawks 54-18 from beyond the arc, highlighting Atlanta's defensive struggles.