Hawks shread Boston in NBA playoffs for a 2-0 lead
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The Boston Celtics, were the visitors to the Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia for game two of their first round NBA playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, without injured point guard Avery Bradley.
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The Celtics scored just seven points in the first quarter as Bradley’s absence weighed heavy on Boston.
The Hawks ended the quarter with a 17 point lead.
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Kyle Korver and Al Horford were amongst the points both grabbing 17 each as Boston struggled to get into the game after after a such a dreadful start.
The Hawks maintained their advantage to win 89-72 victory, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Hawks will be on the hunt for victory number three at the TD Garden on Friday.
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