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Jaylen Brown Shows Out in Hometown to Help Celtics Rout Hawks

In Atlanta on Saturday, the Boston Celtics dominated the Atlanta Hawks 132-106 at State Farm Arena, fueled by a 52-point second quarter and 41 points from Jaylen Brown.
Sam Hauser's shooting spurt helped Boston Celtics score a season-high 82 first-half points on 63.2% shooting with 14-for-24 from deep.
Jaylen Brown's efficiency showed in his 14-of-30 shooting and 11-of-12 free throws as Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla rested him after 29 minutes.
Boston will travel to Detroit on Monday to face the East-leading Pistons with a 26-15 record boosting their standing among the East's top teams.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Hawks dropped their third straight game amid roster upheaval after the Trae Young trade and absences including Kristaps Porzingis; Sam Hauser became the first NBA player to attempt 20+ threes without a 2-point shot.

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The Killeen Daily Herald

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Detroit hosts Boston following Brown's 41-point showing

Boston visits the Detroit Pistons after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Celtics' 132-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Monday's game is the fourth meeting this season between the two teams. The Pistons won the last matchup 112-105. Detroit…

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Jaylen Brown shows out in hometown to help Celtics rout Hawks

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Boston Globe

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Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser lead the way as Celtics trounce Hawks - The Boston Globe

Boston poured in 52 second-quarter points and led by as many as 43.

4 hours ago·Boston, United States

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Boston.com

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Jaylen Brown scores 41, Sam Hauser hits 10 threes in Celtics win over Hawks

Sam Hauser just became the first player in NBA history to attempt 20 or more threes without attempting a 2-point shot.

5 hours ago·Boston, United States

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Sports Illustrated

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Four reasons why the Boston Celtics DESTROYED the Atlanta Hawks, including a couple of near records

The Celtics took advantage of the Hawks schedule and got monster performances from Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser. Here are four reasons, including two almost-records, why the Celtics were able to win so easily.

5 hours ago·New York, United States

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