PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Celtics

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PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks were embarrassed at home by the Boston Celtics on Saturday, falling 132-106 at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder gestures to his bench during the second half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) talks with Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla after the Celtics beat the Hawks 132-106 Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) is seen during team introductions prior to the start of his game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) is seen during the National Anthem prior to the start of the Hawk’s game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard RayJ Dennis (0) and guard Caleb Houstan (33) high-fives Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) after he scores during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder gestures during the second half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Boston Celtics bench reacts to a three point shot by forward Sam Hauser (30) against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) and Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) fight for possession of a ball during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla watches his team late in the second half of an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) gestures after sinking a basket against the Celtics during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (4) high-fives forward Corey Kispert (24) and forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots a layup over Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks the ball over Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) and the Celtic defense during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) guards Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) gestures after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (24) gestures after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) guards Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) defends against Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (4) during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) is guarded by Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) reacts to a referees call during the first half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics defense during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) reacts to a referees call during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) brings the ball up the court against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder gestures to his bench during the second half of an NBA game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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