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 Jared Sullinger (7) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) 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 /

Boston’s Silver Lining

If you’re looking for anything position from Game 5 from the Celtics’ perspective, just look at the first quarter. Boston actually led 20-15; they had a strong start. It was pleasant surprise to see how effectively the Celtics were moving the ball – probably the best of there series.

Crowder got an easy and dunk and made an open three; Smart hit two three-pointers in the first to help the lead gain.

These crucial first quarter plays transpired because the tenacious rack-attack of Isaiah Thomas.

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And he’s done that for most of this series; Thomas has been a beast. If Boston takes anything away from this ugly – and costly – loss, it’s that their offense did show signs of life. Boston should not worry yet – ever home team, so far in this series, has won on their home court.

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