The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 113-103, at TD Garden on Sunday.

The Celtics (13-4) enjoyed a strong start and quickly established their terms against the Hawks (8-8) following a 33-26 score in the first quarter. Boston didn't step off the gas and made it a double-digit contest following a 36-27 second quarter as well. Atlanta looked a bit better in the second half and showed a fighting spirit in the third. The Hawks took advantage of the Celtics' passive approach and reduced the deficit to seven points after a 29-21 score in the third quarter. The Celtics were not entertained by the idea of a comeback, though. Boston won the final quarter by a 23-21 score and closed things out. With the win, the Celtics moved to 7-0 at home. Meanwhile, the Hawks fell to 5-3 away from home.

Jayson Tatum was the best player for the Celtics and finished with 34 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Derrick White posted 15 points and 11 assists. Jaylen Brown notched 21 points, seven boards and three assists. Al Horford pulled down 15 rebounds and only scored six points. Sam Hauser delivered 12 points coming off the bench. The Celtics shot 44.2 percent from the field and 27.7 percent from three-point range.

Trae Young was the best player for the Hawks, finishing with 33 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Deandre Hunter was the only other starter who scored in double digits for the Hawks. He finished with 24 points, four rebounds and two assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic delivered 23 points and seven rebounds coming off the bench. The Hawks shot 40.9 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from beyond the arc.