The Atlanta Hawks pulled off a stunning upset by defeating the Boston Celtics in overtime, despite the absence of All-Star Trae Young. This victory marked the second time the Hawks beat the Celtics in a week, with the Celtics blowing a 30-point lead in a previous game. The Hawks' underdog status was highlighted, as they covered the spread and won on the moneyline. Only 18% of the bets were on the Hawks to cover. The Celtics suffered back-to-back losses to the Hawks, with the second loss coming in overtime. The game was described as wild and the Hawks were referred to as 'zombie Hawks' due to their unexpected success.
Underdog Hawks strike again after 30-point comeback, drop Celtics on buzzer-beater https://t.co/a5tmRXVxjf
The Hawks have had the Celtics number this week š Monday: ā¢ Celtics blow 30-point lead, Hawks win outright as 10.5-point underdogs Tonight: ā¢ Hawks force overtime, win outright as 16-point underdogs https://t.co/bqC0dr6Vuy
THE HAWKS WIN IN OVERTIME AND HAND THE CELTICS BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES! š± ā ATL +15.5 ā ATL +800 ML ā O 228.5 https://t.co/IksrM3BVva
After blowing a 30-point lead Monday, the Celtics were overtaken in overtime by the Hawks despite the absence of All-Star Trae Young. https://t.co/j746b8WxjU
A massive upset in the NBA, as the Atlanta Hawks (+15.5) beat the Boston Celtics 123-122 in OT and cash as +870 underdogs on ML. Only 18% of the $$ at @DKSportsbook was on the Hawks to cover https://t.co/LMPGJoZ8jx
Hawks beating the Celtics twice in a row. https://t.co/Oxp6yjvyjV
The Hawks beat the Celtics for the 2nd time this week. Wow. Wild game in the A. Nets' tragic number is now down to 4. https://t.co/t7DKC7JTq5
THE HAWKS HAND THE CELTICS BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES! š¤Æ ā ATL +15.5 ā ATL +800 ML ā O 228.5 https://t.co/cFaovknFzT
lol the Celtics just lost to the zombie Hawks twice in a week.