Hawks open playoff series with Celtics

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Hawks open playoff series with Celtics

Hawks open playoff series with Celtics

Confetti rains down on Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith as he walks off the court defeating the Celtics 83-74 in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Young Atlanta Hawks fans get up close to watch their larger than life Hawks loosen up for their playoff game with the Celtics at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry Drew calls an offensive play against the Celtics.

Atlanta Hawks Jannero Pargo and Boston Celtics Paul Pierce battle for the ball during 1st half action at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks Jannero Pargo knocks Boston Celtics Paul Pierce to the hardwood as they battle for the ball during 1st half action at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks Jeff Teague soars to the basket past Boston Celtics Brandon Bass during 1st half action at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Boston Celtics Paul Pierce defends against Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson during 1st half action at Philips Arena.

Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith reacts to winning game one of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round 83-74 over the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks Marvin Williams blocks at shot by Boston Celtics Rajon Rondo at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith soars to the basket for 2-points past Celtics defenders on the way to a 83-74 game one victory at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Boston Celtics Avery Bradley (center) puts his arm around Rajon Rondo (left) and walks him off the court as he is ejected from the game by referee Marc Davis at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks Jeff Teague is fouled by Boston Celtics Brandon Bass on his way to the basket during 2nd half action at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague soars to the basket past Boston Celtics Brandon Bass for 2-points at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce draws a double team from Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith (left) and Tracy McGrady (right) at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Boston Celtics fan Jason Dillard (left), Douglasville, drawns the attention of Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk who chomps on his Celtics hat while his son Maceo Dillard looks on laughing at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012. The Hawks face the Celtics in game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.

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Confetti rains down on Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith as he walks off the court defeating the Celtics 83-74 in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

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