March 3,2024 at 7:30 PM
3/28/2024 7:30 PM
Hawks Edge Celtics In OT
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the visiting Boston Celtics, 123-122, in overtime at State Farm Arena on Thursday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Celtics led, 29-28, after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace through the second, while the Celtics pulled ahead for a four-point lead at the break. The game stayed close through the third, where the Hawks managed to trim it down to a one-point game heading into the final quarter. Neither side could break away in the fourth, as the Celtics scored the tying bucket with under 30 seconds left, forcing overtime. The trend continued through the extra period, where the Hawks took an early upper hand and held on for their fourth straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Celtics.

Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 44 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block, in 47 minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic followed up with 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal, while De'Andre Hunter logged 21 points and 13 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, in 45 minutes. Derrick White followed up with 22 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Kristaps Porzingis totaled 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and three blocks.

The Celtics (57-15) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Pelicans in New Orleans on Saturday. The Hawks (33-39) play host to the Bucks on Saturday.
March 3,2024 at 8:00 PM
3/28/2024 8:00 PM
Pelicans Defeat Bucks, 107-100
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 107-100, at Smoothie King Center on Thursday.

While there were five ties and eight lead changes in the first quarter, Milwaukee never relinquished the lead after that. They rode a 35-20 second quarter to their win, with the Bucks never attempting a game-tying shot over the final 35 minutes. The Pelicans dominated at the free-throw line, collecting on 27-of-34, while the Bucks hit just 10-of-19. New Orleans also recorded 11 steals while Milwaukee had just one, winning the turnover battle, 14-6.

The Bucks (46-27) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, collecting 35 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Damian Lillard tallied 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Malik Beasley amassed 20 points and two boards, while Khris Middleton compiled seven points, eight rebounds and six assists. Brook Lopez totaled seven points, five rebounds and three blocks.

The Pelicans (45-28) were led by Zion Williamson, finishing with 28 points, five rebounds and two assists, CJ McCollum generated 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Jonas Valanciunas accrued 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Trey Murphy provided 15 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Herbert Jones also had 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks.

Both teams return to action on Saturday, with Milwaukee traveling to face the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans remaining home to play the Boston Celtics.