The Atlanta Hawks were not going to easily give up against the Boston Celtics at the State Farm Arena. The game was insanely tight as the Hawks kept pushing the pace. By the end of regulation, Boston struggled to get a shot in and then Bogdan Bogdanovic got a game-tying shot for the Hawks.
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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 29, 2024
Atlanta mostly led the pace in overtime and they dictated every move the Celtics made. It almost seemed like Boston’s Jaylen Brown kept heaving shots in hopes of making something. However, the Hawks restricted them as much as they could. The Celtics made a couple of intentional fouls that never went their way. Dejounte Murray managed to bring the score to 122-123 (Hawks) with 1/10th of a second left.
Atlanta Hawks player stats
Overtime thrillers are quite fun to watch and the Hawks knew exactly how to keep their audience on edge. It is incredible what Murray has been able to achieve without Trae Young by his side. They shot 49% from the field, 34.1% from deep, and 60% from the free throw line. Murray recorded a career-high 44 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
| Player | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
| De’Andre Hunter | 40 | 21 | 1 | 13 |
| Vit Krejci | 35 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Clint Capela | 33 | 12 | 3 | 13 |
| Dejounte Murray | 47 | 44 | 7 | 7 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 43 | 24 | 5 | 7 |
| Wesley Matthews | 24 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Bruno Fernando | 20 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Garrison Mathews | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Trent Forrest | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Bogdanovic was the true star of the night who assisted Murray in crucial times. He brought the game to overtime while the Hawks were trailing behind the Celtics. Bogdan finished with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Clint Capela had 12 points and 13 rebounds while De’Ander Hunter recorded 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Boston Celtics player stats
Needless to say, the Hawks have taught the Celtics that they need to add more pressure in clutch moments. They shot 47.9% from the field, 38.9% from deep, and 85.7% from the free throw line. Jayson Tatum led the flock with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists during the game. Brown struggled from the field recording only 18 points.
| Player | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
| Jayson Tatum | 45 | 31 | 6 | 13 |
| Jaylen Brown | 39 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 41 | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| Derrick White | 41 | 22 | 5 | 7 |
| Jrue Holiday | 37 | 13 | 5 | 7 |
| Sam Hauser | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Payton Pritchard | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Luke Kornet | 13 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Derrick White had a few impressive shots and finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jrue Holiday contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
