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Trae Young goes nuclear as the Atlanta Hawks bounce back to beat the Boston Celtics in Game 3.
The Atlanta Hawks recorded a 130-122 victory against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of an NBA Eastern Conference round one Playoff fixture in the early hours of Saturday, April 22, 2023.
After defeating the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament to progress to the playoffs the Hawks have not been in good form.
They lost Game 1 and Game 2 in blowout fashion and needed a massive response to stay alive in the series.
Hawks beat Celtics
The Hawks playing in front of their home fans started off hot but the Celtics responded to take a four-point lead.
The Hawks in the second quarter went nuclear putting up 41 points to take a seven-point lead to the halftime break.
In the third quarter, the Celtics and the Hawks were even as they traded buckets.
The Celtics were unable to make an extended run to tie the game as the Hawks held on for an eight-point victory.
Trae Young shines for Hawks against Celtics
The Hawks were able to return to winning ways thanks to incredible play by point guard Trae Young.
He put up 32 points, nine assists, one steal, six rebounds, and two blocks.
In 37 minutes of action, he was able to make 12 of 22 shots, including two of six from three-point range, and was a perfect six from the free throw line.
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Onyeka Okongwu sparks Hawks against Celtics
American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Onyeka Okongwu was in action for the Hawks against the Celtics.
He put up four points, one assist, three blocks, and five rebounds.
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Okongwu made the two shots he took and was a massive defensive presence in 24 minutes of action
The Hawks return for Game Four against the Celtics on Monday, April 24, 2023.
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