Key Takeaways:
- Atlanta secured their 13th consecutive home victory with a 112-102 win over the Boston Celtics
- Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson each recorded double-doubles, contributing 20 points apiece
- Boston’s Jaylen Brown returned from a two-game absence, leading his side with 29 points and 10 rebounds
Third Quarter Surge Fuels Atlanta’s Win
After suffering defeat in Boston three days earlier, the Atlanta Hawks responded emphatically on their own court, overcoming the Celtics 112-102. The match was closely contested in the opening half, with ten ties and nine lead changes, culminating in a 54-all scoreline at the interval as Nickeil Alexander-Walker drained a 27-foot three-pointer right before the break.
Bursting out after half-time, the Hawks dominated the third quarter, outscoring Boston 36-22 and establishing a 14-point cushion heading into the final period. Atlanta largely maintained this advantage in the fourth, with the visitors narrowing a 21-point deficit to just eight points in the closing two minutes. Critical late free throws from Jalen Johnson and Alexander-Walker sealed victory for the home team.
HAWKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/DHcZcz6bzP
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 31, 2026
Key Player Performances
Both Onyeka Okongwu (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Jalen Johnson (20 points, 12 rebounds) finished with double-doubles for Atlanta, with Johnson notching his 45th of the campaign. Dyson Daniels contributed 18 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals, making a significant all-round impact.
For Boston, Jaylen Brown made his return after a two-game layoff, topping the team’s scoring with 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Luka Garza was also a notable contributor with 20 points and nine rebounds. Jayson Tatum, who had scored 26 points in the teams’ previous meeting on Friday, was sidelined for this fixture for injury management reasons.
| Atlanta Hawks | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| Jalen Johnson | 20 | 12 | 5 |
| Dyson Daniels | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Boston Celtics | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Jaylen Brown | 29 | 10 | 9 |
| Luka Garza | 20 | 9 | 1 |
Line-Up Adjustments and Injury Returns
Both squads saw notable changes from their previous outing. Boston welcomed Jaylen Brown back to the court, while Jayson Tatum was absent for injury management purposes after starring in the prior encounter. Meanwhile, Atlanta benefitted from the return of Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu, and Jonathan Kuminga, all of whom had missed the Saturday game against the Kings. Daniels made a solid contribution, registering 18 points alongside five rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
What Lies Ahead
The Celtics will head to Miami for their next fixture on Wednesday night. Atlanta will aim to continue their impressive home run when they travel to face Orlando, also on Wednesday night.
