The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 134-125 on Saturday night at State Farm Arena. Here are some key takeaways from this game, as it was the start of a six-game road trip for Boston.

• The Celtics finished the night shooting 54.7 percent from the field, 47.6 percent from deep, and 83.3 percent from the free throw line.
• Only four mid-range shots were taken, going 1-for-3 on the night.
• Every player who attempted at least one 3-Pointer, made one.
• The Celtics had five offensive rebounds to the Hawks’ 13.
• The distribution was even, as the Celtics saw a season-high 35 assists:
  • Jaylen Brown, Derrick White: 7
  • Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart: 6
  • Malcolm Brogdon, 5
  • Al Horford, 3
• Tatum had a game-high 15 rebounds (all defensive)
• Brogdon had 18 points off the bench.
• Hauser had 12 points on 4-of-5 from deep.
• Eight total turnovers, only 4 by the starters.
• The Celtics only attempted 12 free throws from three players:
  • Jayson Tatum, 6
  • Jaylen Brown, 4
  • Derrick White, 2
• Grant Williams didn’t play, receiving his second DNPCD of the season.
• Mike Muscala has seen his minutes decrease over the last three games:
  • 3/6 vs CLE, 35 minutes (started)
  • 3 /8 vs POR, 3 minutes
  • 3/11 vs ATL, DNPCD
• Al Horford sealed the game with a block, leading to a Brogdon dunk on the other end.
• The Celtics had six double digit scorers.
• Marcus Smart got into a scuffle with Trae Young, leading to him being ejected.

“Wild finish, but it was a great way to start out the road trip.” – Jayson Tatum

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