Kemba Walker scored 28 points (9 during an 11-0 run in the second quarter), and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-109.
The Celtics took control with a 27-9 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 27.
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks.
For the Hawks, Trae Young had 31 points, 11 assists and 3 steals, and Clint Capela added 24 points (22 in the paint), 16 rebounds and 4 blocks on 11 for 14 shooting. Cam Reddish had 9 points and 5 steals.
The Celtics shot 55.6% from the field and 40.0% from 3 to the Hawks’ 42.2% and 33.3%. The Hawks’ starters were outscored 59-40 in 20 minutes together.