BOSTON (AP) — Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over ... Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points and 12 assists, and Daniels finished with 23 points. Jaylen Brown had 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Boston.
Simmons, who was initially listed as ‘available’ for the Brooklyn Nets’ clash with the Miami Heat and had recently battled a bout of illness, was a late scratch due to lower back soreness. In Atlanta, Dyson Daniels and the undermanned Hawks fell to the lowly Toronto Raptors.
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Hawks edge Celtics in OT 119-115
Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
Australian youngster Dyson Daniels has again showcased his NBA value with a big role in Atlanta's overtime win over defending champions Boston.
Jaylen Brown hasn't been on the Celtics injury report in recent games, but he's been slowed down by an ankle injury.
BOSTON (AP) Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane ... and Daniels finished with 23 points. Jaylen Brown had 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. Celtics’ star Jayson ...
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