The Boston Celtics defeated the host Atlanta Hawks, 129-121, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on Sunday.

The Celtics got out to a strong start with a, 35-25, lead after one quarter and maintained the upper hand in the second, pushing it to a 12-point game by halftime. The Hawks brought a better effort in the third and outscored the visitors, 34-27, to cut the deficit down to five, heading into the final frame. Both sides kept up the tempo in the fourth, but the Celtics stayed in front and closed out the road win to take a 3-1 series lead.

Jayson Tatum totaled 31 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks, while Jaylen Brown added 31 points, four rebounds and three assists to lead the Celtics. Marcus Smart tallied 19 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Celtics shot 51.7 percent from the field, including 16-of-40 from long range.

Meanwhile, Trae Young led the Hawks with 35 points, three rebounds, 15 assists and two steals, in 41 minutes. De'Andre Hunter followed up with 27 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, while Dejounte Murray totaled 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block. The Hawks shot 43.9 percent from the field, including 14-of-37 from deep.

Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday back in Boston.