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  • Sunday, April 23, 2023

Las Vegas - It's hard to beat teams twice in a row. Really hard to beat teams three times in a row. But basically impossible to post four straight wins against any opponent. That was the case with the Celtics and Hawks going into the third game of their playoff series. Boston came roaring into Atlanta with three straight wins over the Hawks. And all rather easy. The Cs beat Atlanta 120-114 in Boston to close out the regular season. Then the Celtics rolled in the first two games in the playoff series at home, winning 112-99 in the opener and 119-106 in the second game. So everyone expected another easy win for Boston, a fourth straight, but the Hawks came back strong with a 130-122 W in the ATL. Of course, you're wondering how the Celtics respond after a loss? That's why I'm here baby. Since losing to Houston on March 13, the Cs have a 4-0 record in the very next game after a loss. Make it 5-0 and gimme Boston for the money.

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