Atlanta Hawks: Three Takeaways From Their Game 5 Dominating Win vs Boston

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Lamar Patterson (13) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics guard James Young (13) and forward Jordan Mickey (55) in the fourth quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) and guard Marcus Smart (36) reach for a rebound against Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Complete Domination

Looking at the stat sheet, almost every stat tells the story of the Hawks dominating the Celtics in Game 5.

Whether it be field goal attempts (+19), three-point field goals made (+7), offensive rebounds and rebounds in general (+3,+7 respectively), assists (+11), steals (+8), turnovers (-8), the Atlanta Hawks just completely dismantled this Celtics team.

In fact, the only two major stats the Celtics did win were blocks (+3) and free throws made (+7). This speaks volumes for why this game ended in a 27-point blowout. After Game 5, every Boston fan was left with the thought in their minds of, “Whats next?”

Well Game 6 is Thursday back in TD Gardens where Isaiah Thomas has averaged 35 points per game and will hope to continue this streak.

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