Jayson Tatum showcased his scoring prowess with a 34-point efficiency, main the injury-plagued Boston Celtics (13-4) to a 113-103 overcome the Atlanta Hawks (8-8) on Sunday night time.

Regardless of lacking key gamers Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Vacation, the Celtics displayed resilience with Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who contributed 21 factors. Porzingis and Vacation, each sidelined with accidents, watched from the bench in avenue garments.

Dalano Banton stepped up within the guard place, enjoying almost 19 minutes and scoring eight factors for the Celtics.

Derrick White added 15 factors and 11 assists, whereas Sam Hauser and Al Horford made essential contributions, scoring 12 and grabbing 15 rebounds, respectively.

The Hawks, led by Trae Younger’s 33 factors and 7 assists, confronted a Celtics group that by no means trailed all through the sport. De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic added 24 and 23 factors, respectively, for Atlanta.

Jalen Johnson, who left the Hawks’ earlier victory with a wrist harm, was identified with a fractured left wrist after an MRI in Boston. He shall be reevaluated in three-to-four weeks.

Boston established management early, holding a 14-point lead midway by means of the ultimate quarter. Regardless of a spirited 13-0 run by the Hawks, highlighted by Bogdanovic’s sharpshooting, the Celtics maintained their benefit.