Recap ·
October 3, 2026
Celtics handle Hawks 106-90
Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 9 rebounds as the Celtics improved to 2-2.
Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 9 rebounds on 10-of-15 shooting as the Celtics beat the Hawks 106-90.
The Celtics took control in the first quarter, outscoring the Hawks 32-18. The lead reached 23.
Paul George added 27 points and 6 steals for the Celtics. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 13 points and 8 rebounds.
Billy Rivers left with a hip pointer and is day-to-day. Derrick White left with a quad strain and is expected to miss two games.
The Celtics are 2-2; the Hawks fall to 2-2.