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Game-by-game look at the Hawks-Celtics series

The AJC's Sarah K. Spencer and Hawks beat writer Lauren Williams discuss Atlanta's matchup with Boston in Game 2.
By AJC Sports
Updated April 18, 2023

Here’s a game-by-game look at the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series between the Hawks and Celtics:

Game 1 – Celtics 112, Hawks 99

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Game 2 – Hawks at Boston, April 18, 7 p.m.

Game 3 – Boston at Hawks, April 21, 7 p.m.

Game 4 – Boston at Hawks, April 23, 7 p.m.

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*Game 5 – Hawks at Boston, April 25, Time TBA

*Game 6 – Boston at Hawks, April 27, Time TBA

*Game 7 – Atlanta at Boston, April 29, Time TBA

* -- If necessary

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