2026 NBA Summer League
2026 NBA Summer League: Hawks work their way to win over Celtics
Kobe Johnson scores 30 points on 11-for-18 shooting as the Hawks beat the Celtics in Summer League action Monday. JP Aravena, Rotowire | Updated on July 14, 2026 1:06 AM
Game Recap: Hawks 102, Celtics 90
Kobe Johnson explodes for 30 points as the Hawks defeat the Celtics, 102-90, in Las Vegas.
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Hawks 102, Celtics 90: Box Score | Game Detail
LAS VEGAS – Kobe Johnson scored 30 points, Henri Veesaar added 20 points with four rebounds, and the Hawks cruised to a 102-90 win over the Celtics at the 2026 NBA Summer League on Monday.
The Hawks dominated this game from start to finish. By the time the first quarter ended, they held a 29-25 lead. A 16-0 run for the Hawks midway through the second quarter set the tone and Boston couldn’t recover. With Atlanta outscoring Boston 23-14 and 31-23 in the second and third quarters, respectively, the game was out of reach for the Celtics ahead of the final period.
Kobe Johnson leads the Hawks with 30 points in a win vs. the Boston Celtics. Johnson, the brother of Hawks swingman Jalen Johnson, shot 11-for-18 from the floor and added seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 24 minutes. Devon Higgs chipped in with 12 points, and Isaiah Wong contributed nine points and nine rebounds.
Only three Boston players scored in double digits in this loss. First-round pick Chris Cenac Jr. led the way with 16 points and five rebounds. Dillon Mitchell and Tucker DeVries each had 11 points, and Mitchell also added four rebounds and two assists.
The Celtics will play against Wednesday against the Kings (8 ET, ESPN 2). Meanwhile, the Hawks will take on the Grizzlies on Thursday (8 ET, Prime Video). Both games will be played at Thomas & Mack Center.
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