The Atlanta Hawks were able to finally beat the Boston Celtics in a playoff game for the first time this season with a 130-122 win (Richmond Times-Dispatch, West Hawaii Today, CBS Sports). Trae Young had his best game of the playoffs with 32 points (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Emerging as a key third option for Boston, Derrick White has been crucial in helping the Celtics win against the Hawks (Celtics Wire). However, the Hawks have been playing their best basketball with their series against the Celtics (Sports Illustrated).
Injuries have also been a factor for the Celtics, as MVP candidate Joel Embiid was out during their game against the 76ers last weekend (CBS Sports). As for their game against the Hawks on April 21, Celtics fans were eager to find out which players were set to play and who was out in the Celtics vs. Hawks injury report (WAFB).
The Celtics are now down 2-1 in the series, as the Hawks have been playing strong defense against them (Sports Illustrated). Celtics fans are hoping for a turnaround in the next game, with Joe Mazzulla, an assistant coach for Boston, urging the team to “throw one back” (Sports Illustrated).
In other Celtics news, there have been significant events in the team’s history on April 21, as observed on this day in Boston Celtics history (Celtics Wire). Despite facing tough competition, the Celtics hope to turn the tide in their series against the Hawks and continue their run in the playoffs.
