Daniels went 2-from-3 from the three-point line and 8-from-11 from the field for 18 points as Atlanta recorded a 112-102 win over the Celtics at State Farm Arena.<\/p>\n
The result ended a dominant month of March for the Hawks, going 13-2 to firmly establish themselves inside the top six of the Eastern Conference and take another giant step towards sealing an automatic playoff appearance with the Philadelphia 76ers trailing by 1.5 games in seventh spot.<\/p>\n
“I mean, it’s just about letting it fly,” Daniels said in hist post-game press conference when asked about his improved shooting during March.<\/p>\n
“I put a lot of time into that part of my game, for it to not be where I want it to be, obviously this year’s been a very big, dip.<\/p>\n
“So, for me it’s just about trusting my work, going into every game with the mindset, if I’m open, letting them fly. <\/p>\n
“My teammates trust me, coaches trust me, so like I said, I put in too much work to not really go out there and at least try a couple a game.”<\/p>\n
The Hawks have looked a completely different outfit since the trade deadline after acquiring CJ McCollum, Johnathan Kuminga, Corey Kispert, Jock Landale and more.<\/p>\n
Daniels said the new additions have played a major role in Atlanta’s recent rise up the standings.<\/p>\n
“The new guys have been really good for us, coming in, not just on the floor, but in the locker room as well, building chemistry, in team meetings really speaking up,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I think our team’s just gelling really well at the moment. <\/p>\n
“Guys know their role now, everyone’s out there playing really hard, playing defence, and we know what it takes to win games now, it’s just about doing that night in, night out. <\/p>\n
“We’re in a spot now where we kind of control our own destiny, so it’s about coming in every night with the right intentions, following the scout, and if we can do that, we’ll get (the six spot).”<\/p>\n
Atlanta Hawks (43\u201333, 23\u201316 Home)
Boston Celtics (50\u201325, 24\u201314 Away)<\/p>\n
Game Snapshot<\/p>\n
Quarter Scores: 29\u201330, 25\u201324, 36\u201322, 22\u201326
Largest Lead: ATL +15
Game Flow: Atlanta flipped the game in the third quarter, outscoring Boston 36\u201322 to take control after a tight first half.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Dyson Daniels delivers complete two-way performance<\/p>\n
Australian guard Dyson Daniels produced another efficient and controlled game, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 38 minutes as Atlanta secured a 10-point win at home.<\/p>\n
Daniels shot 8-from-11 from the field and 2-from-3 from three, consistently making the right decision within Atlanta\u2019s offensive flow while maintaining defensive pressure on the perimeter. His +8 plus\/minus reflected his impact across both ends during key stretches.<\/p>\n
Atlanta\u2019s third-quarter surge \u2014 driven by ball movement and shot-making \u2014 broke the game open, with Daniels contributing as a secondary creator alongside multiple scoring options.<\/p>\n
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Australian Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks passes around Amari Williams #77 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at State Farm Arena on March 31, 2026 (AEDT) in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Jonathan Bachman\/Getty ImagesAtlanta\u2019s balanced attack holds firm<\/p>\n
Five Hawks starters scored in double figures:<\/p>\n
Onyeka Okongwu \u2013 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 stealsJalen Johnson \u2013 20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assistsCJ McCollum \u2013 14 points, 6 assistsNickeil Alexander-Walker \u2013 17 points, 6 assistsDyson Daniels \u2013 18 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds<\/p>\n
Atlanta shot 47% from the field and 39% from three, generating 28 assists and controlling the game through offensive balance.<\/p>\n
Celtics can\u2019t recover from third-quarter swing<\/p>\n
Boston stayed within reach early but struggled to contain Atlanta\u2019s momentum out of halftime.<\/p>\n
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assistsLuka Garza added 20 points and nine rebounds on 8-from-9 shootingThe Celtics shot 41% from the field and committed 15 turnovers<\/p>\n
Despite winning the fourth quarter, the deficit created in the third proved decisive.<\/p>\n
By the Numbers<\/p>\n
Atlanta Hawks \u2013 FG: 47% \u2502 3PT: 39% \u2502 FT: 73% \u2502 Rebounds: 45 \u2502 Assists: 28 \u2502 Turnovers: 11
Boston Celtics \u2013 FG: 41% \u2502 3PT: 38% \u2502 FT: 69% \u2502 Rebounds: 48 \u2502 Assists: 18 \u2502 Turnovers: 15<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
San Antonio Spurs (57\u201318, 29\u20137 Home)
Chicago Bulls (29\u201346, 11\u201326 Away)<\/p>\n
Game Snapshot<\/p>\n
Quarter Scores: 29\u201328, 35\u201319, 38\u201335, 27\u201332
Largest Lead: SA +21
Game Flow: San Antonio broke the game open in the second quarter and maintained control through a dominant offensive night.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Josh Giddey facilitates but Bulls overrun<\/p>\n