Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 26 points in the
third quarter, as Boston rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks, 89-81, at
Philips Arena.
After surrendering 53 points to the Hawks on 52.5 percent shooting in the
first half, the Celtics allowed just 28 points the rest of the game in
overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit. They held a 33-9 scoring advantage in
the third quarter.
Rajon Rondo produced a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10
assists in helping the Celtics to their second straight win on the heels of a
four-game skid.
Lou Williams scored a game-high 28 points, but had just seven over the final
two periods during the Hawks' collapse. Jeff Teague followed with 17 points
and Josh Smith tallied 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the Hawks'
second straight defeat.
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