⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Celtics got 10 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ ATL better than we expected
-8Q125-33
-2Q218-21
-4Q324-29
-9Q423-31
▼ BOS better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 9 points worse than our numbers for the Hawks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Celtics won, and why the Hawks did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 45 rebounds to 35- Looked after the ball, fifteen turnovers to their 21
- Could not get to the line, eleven free throws to their 34
Key battles
26Free throws made9
2Threes made7
6Steals14
15Assists28
📊The numbers
| ATL | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% | Shooting from the field | 49% |
| 2 | Threes made | 7 |
| 33% | Three-point accuracy | 41% |
| 26 | Free throws made | 9 |
| 49 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 12 | Offensive rebounds | 18 |
| 15 | Assists | 28 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 19 | Points off turnovers | 25 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 6 | Steals | 14 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
