The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics, 130-122, at State Farm Arena on Friday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The Celtics now lead the series 2-1.

The Hawks had their backs against the wall heading into this game since they dropped the first two contests in Boston. The Celtics enjoyed a strong and attempted to build a 3-0 lead in the series, and they won the first quarter by a 37-33 score. However, the Hawks looked impressive in the second quarter and outscored Boston by a 41-30 result, turning the deficit into a seven-point advantage. The Hawks kept the intensity going and held a seven-point advantage with just 12 minutes left on the clock, as the Celtics looked clueless and unable to mount a comeback. The Hawks also won the final quarter by just one point (30-29) and secured the victory. Game 4 will be played Sunday at State Farm Arena.

Trae Young led the way for the Hawks with 32 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Dejounte Murray notched 25 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal. Clint Capela had a double-double and recorded 10 points with 11 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter notched 11 points. John Collins delivered eight points and five boards. Saddiq Bey and Bogdan Bogdanovic mustered 15 points each. Bey also ended with eight rebounds.

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 29 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Marcus Smart recorded 24 points, eight assists, three rebounds and three steals. Jaylen Brown had 15 points, three assists and three steals. Derrick White posted 11 points. Malcolm Brogdon posted 17 points and five assists off the bench. Grant Williams ended with 14 points, two boards and two assists.