Porzingis scores 20 points in the “Celtics” loss to the “Hawks” basketball players

The “Celtics” lost to the Atlanta “Hawks” basketball players in overtime with 122:123 (29:28, 34:31, 27:30, 22:23, 10:11), which was their fourth victory in a row, and the “Celtics” experienced the second loss in two games.

In the 40 minutes and 36 seconds spent on the court, Porzingis made two of seven long-range shots, six of 13 two-point shots and two of three free throws. He also had seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, three blocks, three turnovers and three sacks, along with a +/- of -4.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Derrick White added 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

For the Hawks, Dejonte Murray had 44 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Bogdan Bogdanovich had 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and DeAndre Hunter had 21 points and 13 rebounds.

The Celtics are first in the league with 57 wins in 73 games, while the Hawks are tenth in the Eastern Conference with 34 wins.

The Celtics will play their next game on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.