Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: January 17, 2026 Game Recap
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks faced off in an intense NBA game on January 17, 2026. Here's a breakdown of the action:
First Quarter:
- Neemias Queta scored a layup after a pass from Derrick White.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed a two-point shot.
- Baylor Scheierman drained a 23-foot three-pointer with White's assist.
- Alexander-Walker made a free throw.
- Sam Hauser hit a 25-foot running jump shot.
- Corey Kispert and Anfernee Simons missed their respective shots.
- Mouhamed Gueye dunked from one foot with Alexander-Walker's help.
- Queta missed a driving layup.
Halftime Score: 41-31, Hawks.
Third Quarter:
- Queta again found the net with a layup, assisted by White.
- Baylor Scheierman secured a defensive rebound.
- Alexander-Walker missed another two-point attempt.
- Scheierman drained another 23-foot three-pointer.
Final Score: 39-31, Hawks.
Game Leaders and Injury Report:
- Boston Celtics:
- Chris Boucher: Out with a back injury, estimated return: January 19.
- Payton Pritchard: Out with an ankle sprain, estimated return: January 19.
- Josh Minott: Out with an ankle sprain, estimated return: January 19.
- Jayson Tatum: Out with an Achilles injury, estimated return: April 1.
- Atlanta Hawks:
- Dyson Daniels: Out with an ankle sprain, estimated return: January 19.
- Zacharie Risacher: Out with a knee injury, estimated return: January 19.
- Kristaps Porzingis: Out with an Achilles injury, estimated return: January 19.
- N'Faly Dante: Out with a knee injury, estimated return: January 1.
