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Atlanta Hawks

Record: (46-36), 1st in Southeast Division

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (46-36), 1st in Southeast Division

NBA

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NBA

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NBA PLAYOFFS

CJ McCollum steals the show as Hawks win Game 2, even series against Knicks

LATEST UPDATES

Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker is finalist for Most Improved Player

Standings

Stats

Southeast Division

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 HawksHawks	46	36	.561	-
2 MagicMagic	45	37	.549	1
3 HornetsHornets	44	38	.537	2
4 HeatHeat	43	39	.524	3
5 WizardsWizards	17	65	.207	29

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

PPG

22.5

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

3PM

251

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

ASSISTS

7.9

PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Celtics in key East battle

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) dunks against Celtics guard Derrick White during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Celtics during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) celebrates a dunk as he jogs up the court near Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels dunks against the Celtics during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) dunks against Celtics guard Derrick White at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forwards Jalen Johnson (left) and Jonathan Kuminga celebrate during the second half against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) attempts a layup against Celtics defenders at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (right) blocks a shot attempt by Celtics guard Hugo González at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (left) speaks with Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga during a break in their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right) reacts to a call after defending Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, a graduate of Wheeler High School in Marietta, rests during a break from the action against the Hawks at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (left) attempts a shot against Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (center) fights for a loose ball against Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum celebrates his 3-point shot against the Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (left) controls the ball against Celtics guard Jordan Walsh at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

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

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (left) dunks against Hawks forward Jalen Johnson at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (left) attempts a 3-pointer against Celtics guard Derrick White at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) drives against Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks defeated the Celtics, 112-102, for their 13th consecutive home win. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) celebrates his 3-pointer with teammates during the first half of their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) attempts a 3-point shot against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) looks to pass out of the defense of Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right) at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Gabe Vincent (left) attempts a shot against Celtics guard Hugo González at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson attempts a 3-pointer against Celtics guard Hugo González (left) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (left) gets by Celtics guard Jordan Walsh at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) attempts a shot against Celtics guards Derrick White (left) and Jordan Walsh at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

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Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) dunks against Celtics guard Derrick White during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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