Atlanta Hawks 117, Boston Celtics 106
NBA · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated Boston Celtics 117–106 on 2026-01-28 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:24 swung win probability 68% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 38 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Boston Celtics | 18 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 106 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:24 swung win probability 68% → 28%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q1 18-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 7:24 (win probability 68% → 28% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 12–0 | Q1 7:24 | 68% → 28% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 8:57 | 4% → 15% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q2 3:33 | 9% → 1% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q3 11:41 | 1% → 10% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 11–0 | Q3 9:15 | 10% → 0% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 6:13 | 0% → 4% |