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Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dunks against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics in the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) reacts after a dunk as he jogs up the court near Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dunks against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9, right) as fans also reach during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) and Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) celebrate a play during the second half against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) attempts a layup against Boston Celtics defenders during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) blocks a shot attempt by Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts to a call by a referee in their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder talks with Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) during a break in their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts to a call as he defended Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) during the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) rests during a break from the action during the second half against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. Jaylen Brown is from the metro Atlanta area graduating from Wheeler high school in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) attempts a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) fights for a loose ball against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics in the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, facing, hugs Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, after their 112-102 win against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, and Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu celebrate their 112-102 win against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. Jaylen Brown is from the metro Atlanta area graduating from Wheeler high school in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics in the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) attempts a three-point shot against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) drives against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk waves a large Atlanta Hawks flag before their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) celebrates with teammates after he made a three-point shot during the first half of their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) attempts a three-point shot during the first half of their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) looks to pass out of the defense of Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent (4) attempts a shot against Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a three-point shot against Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) gets by the defense of Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives against Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) attempts a shot against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) attempts a shot against Boston Celtics defenders during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dunks against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 112-102. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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