Photos: Hawks defeat the Celtics

Atlanta Hawks

Photos: Hawks defeat the Celtics

AJC photos from a Feb, 24, 2021 NBA game between the Hawks and Celtics in Atlanta.

Hawks forward John Collins (20) gives Danilo Gallinari (8) high five after he hit a three-pointer against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics guard Jeff Teague (55) fouls Atlanta Hawks guard Skylar Mays (4) during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward John Collins (20) fights for a rebound against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Rajon Rondo (7) looks to pass the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) scores against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics guard Jeff Teague (55) blocks Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) from scoring during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) falls as he gains possession of the ball that Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) tried to take from him during the second quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) scores in the paint against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Tony Snell (19) and Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fight for a rebound against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) makes a three-pointer against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) steals the ball from Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Tony Snell (19) makes a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) fight for a rebound against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) scores against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Credit: Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com

Hawks forward John Collins (20) gives Danilo Gallinari (8) high five after he hit a three-pointer against the Boston Celtics during the second half of a NBA game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 127 - 112. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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