A recap of the Hawks’ 109-101 win over the Celtics on Friday:
Noteworthy
* The Hawks scored 38 fourth-quarter points – 32 by Paul Millsap (15), Dennis Schrodeer (9) and Al Horford (8).
* Millsap was 1 of 7 from the field through three quarters. He was 5 of 6 in the fourth quarter.
* The Hawks’ 68 points in the paint were 10 more than their previous season-high.
* Schroder was a plus-20 to lead the Hawks.
* The Celtics’ top plus-minus was Jared Sullinger at plus-3.
* Kent Bazemore picked up a technical foul in the fourth quarter arguing a non-foul call.
* Bazemore, Millsap, Horford, Kyle Korver and Tiago Splitter all had four fouls.
* The Hawks were 23 of 29 from the free-throw line
* The Celtics’ Jae Crowder, from Villa Rica, had 24 points on the one-year anniversary of his trade to Boston in the Rajon Rondo deal.
Key stat
68-36
The Hawks advantage in points in the paint.
Quote of the game
“It shows how smart we are. If something isn’t working, you do something else.” – Paul Millsap on Hawks adjustments while shooting 4 of 20 from 3-point range
Report card
Offense: B
The Hawks started poorly and their outside shot was not falling. They scored just 19 first-quarter points. However, they responded with 67 second-half points, including 38 in the decisive fourth quarter. They also had a 17-5 run in the fourth quarter that was key.
Defense: B
The Hawks responded when they needed to with key stops. They climbed back in the game by holding the Celtics to 18 second-quarter points. The Hawks forced the Celtics into 22 turnovers, including 11 steals. Schroder had four of them.
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