Boston 103, Atlanta 95
- BOSTON, MA, Nov. 9 The Hawks are on a 2 game winning streak and are taking on the 3-0 Celtics on Saturday.
The game began just how the Hawks wanted it. Everything seemed to fall and two quick fouls by Ray Allen brang them a lead at the score of 16 to 9.
They got the first double digit lead with under tow minutes remaining, 27-17.
With 1:42 left in the first, LaMarcus Aldridge, who got his first start of the season tonight, threw down the 'and 1' tomahawk over Kevin Garnett.
The Hawks played excellent defense, which also led to great offense, in the opening quarter, winning it 32-19.
The Hawks were looking build up a big lead in the second. The score at the half was 57-38.
Those 19 points were the biggest lead Atlanta had in the game.
In the second half the Celtic took over, and proved why they are a top title contender.
The Hawks fell in a slump and the Celtics closed up, cutting it to single digits, 63-55.
After three it was even closer, 71-67 in favor of the Hawks.
At the score of 73-72 James Posey swished a three to take the lead for the first time, since the score was 2-4.
The Celtics managed to go on a 13 to 1 run, including three three pointers.
The Celtics were simply too hot to give up the lead again.
The Hawks lost it 103 to 95.
Jordan™ Player Of The Game
Kevin Garnett 25 Points, 8-16 FGs, 8 Rebounds 3 Assists, 2 Steal, 4 Blocks, 9-11 FTs
Subway™ Sub Of The Game
Al Horford 10 Points, 5-8 FG, 11 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Block
Notable Performers
Paul Pierce 25 Points, 4 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Steals, 4-4 FTs
Ray Allen 21 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steal, 1 Block, 4-4 FTs
Joe Johnson 28 Points, 5 Assists, 1 Rebound, 2 Blocks, 9-10 FTs
LaMarcus Aldridge 19 Points, 8-13 FGs, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Block, 1 Steal
Notes:
*I accidentially didn't save my Association after I played the Suns game. I simulated it, and luckily I won it. So my record doesn't change, only the stats will.
* Sorry for the bad pics this time, I had to take a shitty camera. Expect better ones next time
