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Hawks vs Celtics final: the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106 on January 28, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 38 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Celtics | 18 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 106 |
Top Performers
Hawks
- 21 PTS Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- 14 REB Jalen Johnson
- 9 AST Dyson Daniels
Celtics
- 21 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 7 REB Jaylen Brown
- 6 AST Luka Garza
Hawks vs Celtics Box Score
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert F | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 35 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7-11 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 32 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-16 | 3-5 | 4-6 | +23 |
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 28 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6-12 | 2-6 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 30 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7-15 | 5-12 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| CJ McCollum G | 29 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Keaton Wallace G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Luke Kennard G | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 0-1 | -6 |
| Christian Koloko C | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Vít Krejci F | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -10 |
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Williams C | 15 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 29 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9-20 | 0-5 | 3-4 | -24 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -30 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 25 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-9 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Derrick White G | 30 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 26 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 20 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Josh Minott F | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 16 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 4-5 | +11 |
| Luka Garza C | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5-10 | 0-2 | 1-1 | +3 |
Hawks vs Celtics Recap
The Hawks beat the Celtics because they won the first quarter 38-18. Atlanta moved to 24-25, while Boston fell to 29-18.
Atlanta never gave the lead back after that opening 20-point gap. The Celtics won the second quarter 28-22 and the third 30-27, and the fourth ended 30-30. The Hawks led 60-46 at halftime and 87-76 after three quarters. They also protected the ball better, with 9 turnovers to Boston's 16.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points for the Hawks, while Jaylen Brown matched that total for the Celtics and added 7 rebounds. Jalen Johnson grabbed 14 rebounds for Atlanta. The Hawks shot 45 of 93 from the field and 18 of 42 from three. Boston made 9 of 34 from three.
The number to know: 18 made threes for Atlanta, double Boston's 9, which covered the Celtics' 13-rebound edge.
Team Stats
| Hawks | Stat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 45-93 | Field Goals | 42-89 |
| 48.4% | FG % | 47.2% |
| 18-42 | 3-Pointers | 9-34 |
| 42.9% | 3P % | 26.5% |
| 9-13 | Free Throws | 13-16 |
| 69.2% | FT % | 81.3% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 15 |
| 29 | Assists | 21 |
| 11 | Steals | 3 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 19 | Fouls | 13 |
| 23 | Biggest Lead | 3 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks | 58.1% | 8.4% | 21.7% | 0.097 |
 Celtics | 52.2% | 14.3% | 34.9% | 0.146 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hawks vs Celtics Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, January 28, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hawks vs Celtics Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hawks last 5
- W vs Pacers 132-116 Jan 26, 2026
- W vs Suns 110-103 Jan 23, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 124-122 Jan 21, 2026
- L vs Bucks 110-112 Jan 19, 2026
- L vs Celtics 106-132 Jan 17, 2026
Celtics last 5
- W vs Trail Blazers 102-94 Jan 26, 2026
- L @ Bulls 111-114 Jan 24, 2026
- W @ Nets 130-126 Jan 23, 2026
- W vs Pacers 119-104 Jan 21, 2026
- L @ Pistons 103-104 Jan 19, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 30, 2026 Celtics @ Hawks 102-112
- Mar 27, 2026 Hawks @ Celtics 102-109
- Jan 17, 2026 Celtics @ Hawks 132-106
More NBA Games on Jan 28, 2026
- Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-099
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1129Top: Dončić 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3110
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Vučević 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2133
Miami Heat0-4124Top: Banchero 31 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3119
Toronto Raptors2-192Top: Bridges 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1112
Memphis Grizzlies4-097Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1118
Dallas Mavericks2-2105Top: Randle 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3140
Utah Jazz1-3124Top: Curry 27 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2111
Houston Rockets4-099Top: Wembanyama 28 PTS, 16 REBBox score ›
That covers Hawks vs Celtics: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hawks host the Heat Oct 28; Celtics host the Nets Oct 27.
Hawks vs Celtics FAQs
Who won Hawks vs Celtics on Jan 28, 2026?
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 21 points.
What are the Hawks and Celtics records?
After this game the Hawks were 24-25 and the Celtics were 29-18 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hawks vs Celtics?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 for the Hawks. Jaylen Brown scored 21 for the Celtics.
Who leads the Hawks vs Celtics season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Hawks vs Celtics game?
The Hawks beat the Celtics 112-102 on Mar 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Hawks vs Celtics played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
What was the score by quarter in Hawks vs Celtics?
Hawks-Celtics: Q1 38-18, Q2 22-28, Q3 27-30, Q4 30-30.
What is next for the Hawks and Celtics?
Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Celtics host the Nets on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 PM ET.