He was feeling a lot better by the end. The Hawks made just 4 of 19 shots in the final quarter, missing all four of their 3-point attempts. They also turned it over five times.
Notes: The Celtics had hoped G Ray Allen would be able to return, but his ailing right ankle had a setback after feeling relatively good Monday. They didn't need him, as it turned out. ... The Hawks shot just 35 percent (29 of 83). ... Boston held a 45-40 edge on the boards.
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