The Boston Celtics secured a hard-fought 109-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in a key NBA regular season matchup at TD Garden on March 28, 2026. This result strengthened the Celtics' position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings while dealing a blow to the Hawks' playoff aspirations. The game was tightly contested throughout, with the Celtics pulling away in the final minutes behind clutch shooting and defensive stops. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with a game-high 32 points, while Trae Young countered with 28 points and 12 assists for Atlanta in a losing effort. The Hawks kept pace for three quarters, but the Celtics' depth and execution down the stretch proved decisive, as they capitalized on several key Atlanta turnovers in the fourth quarter. The win moves Boston closer to securing a top playoff seed, while the Hawks will need to regroup quickly to stay in the postseason hunt. Celtics head coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "We knew Atlanta would bring energy, and our guys responded in winning time." Hawks' coach lamented the late mistakes, saying, "We competed, but you can't give a team like Boston extra possessions and expect to win." The Celtics' starting lineup featured their core of Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis, while the Hawks started Young, Murray, and Capela.