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The Atlanta Hawks secured a 119-115 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Saturday. Trae Young led the Hawks with 28 points and 11 assists, while Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points for the Celtics. The game was marked by late-game execution issues for Boston, with crucial turnovers and missed shots in the final moments of regulation and overtime. The Celtics, missing key players Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford due to rest, struggled with their shooting, finishing at 35.3% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range in the first half. The Hawks capitalized on their opportunities, with Dyson Daniels adding 23 points and Onyeka Okongwu contributing 19 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Johnson and De'Andre Hunter also returned from injuries to score 14 and 16 points, respectively. Derrick White added 21 points for Boston, while Jrue Holiday's late foul on Young helped send the game into overtime. The Hawks committed 18 turnovers but still managed to extend their winning streak to three games, while the loss highlighted Boston's recent struggles, having lost five of their past nine home games.