Dyson Daniels scores career-high 28 points, Jalen Johnson has triple-double as Hawks beat Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Boston.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


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BOSTON — Onyeka Okongwu tipped in a missed shot with 6.1 seconds left as the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their NBA Cup opener. Jaylen Brown had a season-high 37 points but missed a jumper at the buzzer. Dyson Daniels scored a career-high 28 points, and Jalen Johnson had a triple-double with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Atlanta snapped a two-game losing streak despite playing without star Trae Young.

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