The Atlanta Hawks, who were blown out by the Celtics at home last Monday night, walked into Boston as 16 point underdogs and without their superstar point guard
Trae Young, and defeated the defending NBA Champions 117-116. It was one of the most improbable wins of the season and it also puts the Hawks ahead in East Group C in the NBA Cup. Atlanta now has a real chance at making the knockout stage of the NBA Cup with this win tonight.Atlanta shot the ball 100 times. Boston shot the ball 75 times. Atlanta won the rebounding battle 45-34 and had 20 offensive rebounds to Boston's six.
Johnson was tasked with being the initiator of the offense in this game and he did it. He finished with his second career triple double with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Johnson needed to be one of the best players in the game tonight for the Hawks to have a chance and he did that.Atlanta outscored the Celtics 38-12 in bench points and the bench production is something that has been hindering the Hawks in recent games.
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