Celtics survive 18-point deficit in 1st, beat Hawks 109-106

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    Daniel Theis had already seen Trae Young make five 3-pointers -- a few from more than 30 feet away -- so he could pretty much figure out what the Atlanta Hawks guard was thinking in the final seconds of a two-point game.

    "As soon as I switched on him, I knew he wanted to take the 3 to win the game," the Celtics center said. "He probably would've beat me for a layup, but I think he just wanted the game-winner. That's why I said I just tried to take away the shot, and at the end I was right there to block it."

    Young had 28 points and 10 assists, but Theis blocked his step-back 3-point attempt with 3 seconds left and Boston recovered from an 18-point, first-quarter deficit against the NBA's worst team to win 109-106 on Friday night.

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