“Boston Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Semi-finals with win over Atlanta Hawks”

The Boston Celtics qualified for the Eastern Conference semi-finals after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 2-4 in the playoff round.

Jason Tatum scored 30 points and Jaylen Brown added 32 to lead the Celtics to a 128-120 victory over the Hawks on Friday.

The Celtics set a date with Philadelphia in the Golden Square of the Eastern Division, and the first confrontation between them will be next Monday.

Tatum scored 30 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, while Tatum was the leading scorer with 32 points, including six three-pointers.

Marcus Smart scored 22 points for the Celtics and added ten points, including two three-pointers, as well as 12 rebounds.

Trae Young topped the Hawks’ scorer list, scoring 30 points and ten assists, and DeJunte Murray ensured 14 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists.