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Joe Mazzulla defends Jayson Tatum following his tussle with Onyeka Okongwu during the Celtics overtime defeat to the Hawks.

Trae Young tied it late in regulation with two free throws; finished with 28 points to hand Boston another puzzling loss.

The power forward, who added 23 points, had been a doubt for the game with a left shoulder strain, and did not take many shots during the warm-up

Joe Mazzulla clapped on the sidelines as his Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scuffled against the Atlanta Hawks. Mazzulla refused to step in as Tatum got tangled with Onyeka Okongwu.

The NBA continues its tradition of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with eight games on Monday's slate. The Boston Celtics heading to the West Coast to face the Golden State Warriors.

There is no fear,” coach Joe Mazzulla said. “I'm actually more excited at this juncture of the season than I was at the beginning.”

Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum added 23 points after coming into the game listed as questionable with a left shoulder strain. He shot 7 of 21 overall.

BOSTON -- Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made ... a technical free throw from Jayson Tatum. But a Jrue Holiday turnover ...

Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday. Dyson Daniels added 23 points for the Hawks,