The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead after a 119-106 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had a game-high 33 points and 11 rebounds, while Kemba Walker added 25 points and seven assists.
The Celtics started off strong, taking a 10-point lead after the first quarter. They extended their lead to 17 points at halftime and never looked back. The Hawks kept it close in the second half, but the Celtics were able to hold them off and secure the win.
The Celtics’ defense was key to their victory, as they held the Hawks to just 41.3% shooting from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. The Celtics also outrebounded the Hawks by a wide margin, grabbing 51 boards compared to Atlanta’s 37.
The Celtics’ balanced attack was also a major factor in their victory. In addition to Tatum and Walker, Jaylen Brown had 18 points and seven rebounds, while Marcus Smart added 16 points and seven assists. The Celtics also got a big contribution from their bench, with Enes Kanter chipping in 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics now have a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, but the Hawks will look to bounce back in Game 3. The Hawks will need to find a way to slow down the Celtics’ offense if they want to have any chance of winning the series.
Overall, it was a great win for the Celtics and they look poised to take a 3-0 series lead. If they can continue to play at this level, they should be able to close out the series in four or five games.
