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Celtics vs Hawks final: the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-106 on January 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 30 | 52 | 35 | 15 | 132 |
| Hawks | 23 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 106 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 41 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 8 REB Hugo Gonzalez
- 12 AST Derrick White
Hawks
- 21 PTS Onyeka Okongwu
- 8 REB Jalen Johnson
- 6 AST Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Celtics vs Hawks Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neemias Queta C | 23 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +39 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 31 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 30 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10-21 | 10-21 | 0-0 | +30 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 29 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14-30 | 2-9 | 11-12 | +36 |
| Derrick White G | 25 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +36 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Luka Garza C | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | +4 |
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Amari Williams C | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -17 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 29 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 23 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-10 | 4-8 | 0-0 | +11 |
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 32 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8-14 | 3-6 | 2-2 | -25 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 29 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-16 | 4-9 | 2-2 | -35 |
| CJ McCollum G | 26 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4-14 | 0-5 | 3-3 | -26 |
| Vít Krejci F | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -25 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 35 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4-14 | 2-6 | 2-4 | -30 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Caleb Houstan F | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 18 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| RayJ Dennis G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Asa Newell F | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 1-1 | +10 |
| Luke Kennard G | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Keaton Wallace G | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 1-1 | +6 |
| Corey Kispert F | 22 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 4-4 | -9 |
Celtics vs Hawks Recap
Boston's second-quarter onslaught lifted the Celtics past Atlanta 132-106, a 26-point victory that exposed the gap between the teams in a single half. Boston improved to 26-15 while the Hawks fell to 20-24.
The Celtics scored 52 points in the second quarter alone to build a 31-point halftime lead. By the end of three quarters, Boston's advantage had swelled to 43 points. The visitors shot 46 of 91 from the field and made 22 three-pointers, while Atlanta managed just 38 of 102 overall.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 41 points. Onyeka Okongwu paced Atlanta with 21 points. Derrick White orchestrated the Celtics' offense with 12 assists, and Boston's ball movement produced 27 assists compared to Atlanta's 29.
The number to know: Boston's 31-point halftime lead. The Hawks never recovered from a second quarter in which they scored only 28 points.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| 46-91 | Field Goals | 38-102 |
| 50.5% | FG % | 37.3% |
| 22-52 | 3-Pointers | 15-46 |
| 42.3% | 3P % | 32.6% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 15-17 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 88.2% |
| 55 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 27 | Assists | 29 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 8 | Blocks | 4 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 43 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 62.6% | 13.7% | 24.4% | 0.198 |
 Hawks | 44.6% | 9.1% | 22.8% | 0.147 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Hawks Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 17, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
- Arena
- State Farm ArenaAtlanta
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Hawks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- W @ Heat 119-114 Jan 15, 2026
- L @ Pacers 96-98 Jan 12, 2026
- L vs Spurs 95-100 Jan 10, 2026
- W vs Raptors 125-117 Jan 9, 2026
- L vs Nuggets 110-114 Jan 7, 2026
Hawks last 5
- L @ Trail Blazers 101-117 Jan 15, 2026
- L @ Lakers 116-141 Jan 13, 2026
- W @ Warriors 124-111 Jan 11, 2026
- W @ Nuggets 110-87 Jan 9, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 117-100 Jan 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 30, 2026 Celtics @ Hawks 102-112
- Mar 27, 2026 Hawks @ Celtics 102-109
- Jan 28, 2026 Hawks @ Celtics 117-106
More NBA Games on Jan 17, 2026
- Final
Utah Jazz1-4120
Dallas Mavericks3-2138Top: George 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-378
Detroit Pistons4-1121Top: Cunningham 16 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2106
New York Knicks2-399Top: Booker 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-1120
Miami Heat1-4122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-2123
San Antonio Spurs3-2126Top: Edwards 55 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-2116
Golden State Warriors2-3136Top: Miller 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-3115
Denver Nuggets2-2121Top: Murray 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers4-1116
Portland Trail Blazers3-0132Top: Sharpe 25 PTSBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Hawks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Hawks host the Cavaliers Oct 29.
Celtics vs Hawks FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Hawks on Jan 17, 2026?
The Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-106 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 41 points.
What are the Celtics and Hawks records?
After this game the Celtics were 26-15 and the Hawks were 20-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Hawks?
Jaylen Brown scored 41 for the Celtics. Onyeka Okongwu scored 21 for the Hawks.
Who leads the Celtics vs Hawks season series?
The Hawks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Hawks game?
The Hawks beat the Celtics 112-102 on Mar 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Hawks played?
At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Hawks?
Celtics-Hawks: Q1 30-23, Q2 52-28, Q3 35-23, Q4 15-32.
What is next for the Celtics and Hawks?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Hawks host the Cavaliers on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM ET.