Rondo helps Celtics beat Hawks in OT

Celtics coach Doc Rivers looked at his ageing team at the end of regulation, and he wasn't encouraged by what he saw.

Pierce leads Rondo-less Celtics past Hawks, 87-80

Paul Pierce battled through another tough game to score 36 points and the Boston Celtics wiped out Atlanta's 11-point lead in the second half even without Rajon Rondo, stunning the Hawks 87-80 on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks beat Boston Celtics 97-92

Joe Johnson scored 30 points while Josh Smith had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Hawks, who are in line to be the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, with Celtics No. 5.

Hawks leapfrog Magic with big win

The Atlanta Hawks extended their recent dominance of Orlando by cruising past the Magic 109-81 on Friday, moving above their rivals in the NBA's Southeast Division.

Hawks beat Jazz in NBA's first quadruple-overtime game since 1997

Joe Johnson scored 37 points, Josh Smith added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks ended Utah's six-game winning streak with a 139-133 victory on Sunday night in the NBA's first quadruple-overtime game since 1997.

Lee, Warriors hold off Hawks' rally, 85-82

David Lee scored 22 points, including the go-ahead basket with 30 seconds remaining, and the Golden State Warriors answered a late comeback by Atlanta to beat the Hawks 85-82 on Wednesday.

Joe Johnson leads Hawks to fourth straight win

Joe Johnson scored 24 points and came up with a key defensive play down the stretch, leading the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth straight victory since losing All-Star center Al Horford, 92-89 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Hawks rally from 18 down, beat Timberwolves 93-91

Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Ivan Johnson hit the clinching free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from from 18 points down to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 93-91 on Saturday night.

Teague, Johnson lead Hawks past Nets

Jeff Teague scored 22 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight game to open the season, beating the New Jersey Nets 105-98 on Friday night.