Skip to playerSkip to main contentSkip to footer
Dominoes 7
  • 6/21/2025
Transcript
00:00And now, you're Boston Celtics!
00:09At guard, Rajon Rondo!
00:17At the other guard position, Ray Allen!
00:25At forward, all ears!
00:30At the other forward position, Kevin Garnett!
00:38At center, Kendrick Perkins!
00:43Welcome, everybody. We're here in Boston, Massachusetts.
01:00The visiting Atlanta Hawks will face off against the Celtics here at the arena.
01:05Good evening, everybody. I'm Kevin Harlan, here with Kenny Smith.
01:09Craig Sager will join us later on.
01:12Well, both of these teams have a lot of quickness.
01:14I think you can expect a fast-moving, up-and-down basketball game.
01:17And I'm sure that's what the fans will come to see.
01:19While the players get loosened up, let's take a look at the key matchup of the game.
01:25Kenny?
01:25Kevin, this should be an intriguing game. I got my eyes on the matchup at the fourth spot.
01:29Garnett is an immense talent and certainly one of the elite players in the NBA.
01:36This guy is a defensive powerhouse, whether he's man-to-man or bringing weak side help.
01:42As a player, those are the guys you love to have on your team.
01:45His opponent on the other end is no slouch either.
01:53Holford is a very capable player.
01:55He's such a hard worker. He can do a little bit of everything.
01:58A great competitor, no question.
02:02And now, a quick look at the starting lineups as we get set for the tip-off.
02:05The Celtics get a real lift from their low-post scoring.
02:08The Hawks are really efficient at the free-throw line.
02:11Thanks, Kenny. And without further ado, it looks like we're setting up for the tip-off.
02:22The Hawks take the tip-off and will set up the offense.
02:30Passes to Holford.
02:32Smith comes up empty from 19 feet out.
02:36Smith might have rushed that shot, but he was trying to put it up before the D could react.
02:41The feed to Perkins.
02:45To Allen.
02:46Garnett tacks him down.
02:50Inside. Good!
02:59The inbound to Law.
03:01The Hawks with the ball.
03:03They're behind 2-0.
03:05Takes it up.
03:10Garnett sneaks the defensive rebound.
03:14The Celtics with the ball.
03:16Just over 4 minutes left in the first quarter.
03:19Pass to Tyrande.
03:20Passes it to Garnett.
03:23From just inside the arc,
03:25Pachulia pulls it in.
03:28Pierce couldn't have asked for a much better look.
03:30That's a frustrating miss.
03:32Passed it to the right side.
03:36Swings it to Smith.
03:38Dishes down low.
03:40And the rebound handled by Rondo.
03:42The pass to Rondo.
03:48Passes to Pierce.
03:54Dumps it to Allen.
03:56It's stolen by Johnson.
03:57There was too much traffic in there to let that one go.
04:00Not a good pass.
04:03To Pachulia.
04:08Passes to the baseline.
04:10Johnson tries to back down.
04:146 seconds to shoot.
04:17Baiting off the window by Johnson.
04:22We've got a tie ball game here.
04:26Passes it to Garnett.
04:29Holds the trigger.
04:30Doesn't get the tip in.
04:32The Hawks with the ball.
04:34Right around.
04:353 minutes left in the first.
04:36Dumps it inside.
04:41Passes to the left block.
04:46Hands it off to Johnson.
04:48The pass to Law.
04:516 seconds to shoot.
04:52Launches beyond the arc.
04:54Sinks it.
04:55Easy shot.
04:57If the defense expect to stop him,
04:59they've got to get closer than that, Kevin.
05:00The Celtics with the ball.
05:072.37 left in the first quarter.
05:11Swung it to Allen.
05:12Backs down.
05:14Kick out to Allen.
05:17Allen.
05:18Johnson snatches it inside.
05:20To Law.
05:21Let's go to our Craig Sager.
05:24Well, I had a moment to speak with Doc Rivers,
05:26coach of the Celtics.
05:27He knows they're facing a savvy offensive squad.
05:30He told me they've got great court vision,
05:32so we have to be heads up on defense
05:34and rotate quickly to the open man.
05:36Thanks, Craig.
05:37The Hawks with the ball.
05:39A three-point spread on the scoreboard.
05:43Bounces it down low.
05:45Passes to Law.
05:54Passes it to Johnson.
05:56Releases from 15.
05:57A little long, but it goes in.
06:00Great pass.
06:01Way to find the open man.
06:11The Celtics bring it up.
06:14144.
06:14Left in the first.
06:16The pass to Pierce.
06:21Spins.
06:24Kicks it out to the outside.
06:27Stop the run.
06:29It falls short.
06:30To Johnson.
06:32Johnson brings it up.
06:34He's shooting 50% for the quarter.
06:38Passes to Johnson.
06:42The kick out to Law.
06:44Raises up.
06:46Trains it from just inside the three-point line.
06:50The Celtics will take their first timeout.
06:53Inbound pass to Rondo.
07:15The Celtics bring it up.
07:17They're trailing by seven.
07:18They're trailing by seven.
07:19And it's picked up.
07:20The Celtics.
07:22Tries to back him in.
07:24Didn't realize that he was on the line.
07:30They'll turn it over.
07:32And they'll run out the clock to end the game.
07:39The Celtics.
07:40And they'll run out the court.
07:40And they'll run out the court.
07:41it inside. The pass cut off by Allen. Allen brings it up. He's 0-4 for the quarter. The
07:49Hawks with the ball. 47 seconds left in the first. Passes to Johnson. From inside, kisses
08:02it off the glass. Pachulia did a nice job there working inside for the close-range
08:08Buckeys.
08:16Feeds it to Pierce. Pierce off right iron to Law. The Hawks with the ball. They're
08:24leading 11-2. Three-second difference between the shot clock and the game
08:30clock. Swings it to Johnson. Johnson with the crossover. Goes up.
08:35Joe Johnson.
08:45The pass to Allen. From just inside the arc. Horford corrals it. And that's his third
08:52rebound of the contest.
08:53There's the horn and we've got a double-digit lead on the scoreboard. At the end of one,
09:02it's 13-2. Kenny, what's the story so far?
09:07Kevin, I've been especially impressed by two players. Johnson has been doing a decent job
09:12of distributing the rock. If he can keep it up, that'll be a big help.
09:16Garnett has shouldered the offensive low for his squad. But it hasn't been enough to keep
09:21him close so far. They'll need to make some adjustments here.
09:24All right, Kenny. Just a few moments remaining as we get set to resume.
09:28Pierce throws it in to start the second. Passes to Garnett. Garnett backs him down. Skipped
09:41it to Perkins. Swings it to the right side. Shoots from the post. Automatic.
09:48Garnett. Garnett was quick on the draw with that shot, but he was open and he knocked it
09:52down.
10:04Passes to the right side. Passes it to Horford. To Law. Passes to the left block. Shoots.
10:17Money on the jump shot. Well, it's only an exhibition game, but it's still exciting to
10:23see the young fella get his feet wet and make an impact here in the NBA.
10:28The pass to Pierce. Pierce can't mail the jumper. To Johnson. The Hawks with the ball. Just over
10:36four minutes left in the half. Passes it to the right block. The layup flipped in by Johnson.
10:42The Celtics with the ball. They're two for eleven from the floor. Lobs it to the middle.
10:53Garnett tries to back down. Wides in. Misses the layup. The Hawks bring it up. They're in front
11:00by thirteen. Pass down low. From close range. Tickles the twine. Williams. Williams took that
11:10shot without a moment's hesitation despite the man in his face. Now that's confidence.
11:14Passes to Garnett. Backs in. From just inside the arc. Gets the bucket. Allen.
11:28Allen. About three and a half minutes left in the half. Passes to Smith. Swings it to Johnson.
11:41Allen. The handoff to Williams. Farside. Feeds it inside. Horford. He gets hammered and
11:56they'll head to the line. Chilvers to make his first stint off the bench.
12:01Sinks the first of two. Gets them both. The Celtics will take a timeout here.
12:21The Celtics with the ball. They're shooting 23 percent from the field.
12:51Logged to Allen. Back to Pierce. Releases. It's a little short but gets the friendly roll.
13:01Pierce can really fill it up. It's a good idea to keep getting in the ball.
13:14The Hawks with the ball. 2.47 left in the second. Swung it to the right side.
13:20Rods it to Horford. Crosses it over. To Horford.
13:29Bounces it to Johnson. 5 on the shot clock. Bounces it to the middle. It's stolen by Perkins.
13:37To Rondo. Rondo. One on one. Pass to Garnett. Collected inside by Johnson.
13:46Garnett. He's shaking his head on that one. I don't think he can believe it either.
13:51The lob to Horford. Tries to post him up. Takes the three. Maybe next time. The Celtics bring it up.
14:00They've really been struggling offensively. Lobbed it to Pierce. Passes to the high post. Allen with the crossover.
14:10Swings it to the left side. The pass to Garnett. From just inside the arc. Hits the left rim and out.
14:20The Hawks with the ball. They should slow it down and use some clock.
14:24Passes to Childress. Passes it to Johnson. And his pass go out of bounds. And they'll give up the ball.
14:35The Celtics with the ball. They're down 21 to 8. Garnett. Tacks down.
14:48Takes the turnaround chain. Williams on the rebound. They've been dominating the boards and that's why
14:55they're dominating the scoreboard. These guys are playing their hearts out. Pass to Childress. To Johnson.
15:05Locked to Johnson. Johnson tries to post him up. The tray. Garnett rips it down inside.
15:14Allen brings it up the court. He's shooting 16% from the field. Dumps it off to Rondo. Skips it to Garnett.
15:23Pierce. Nice dish by Garnett. The Hawks will take their first time out of the game.
15:29Music. LP audio works for the ultimate audio system. Let Larry Peacock improve. Design a system customized for your needs.
15:37Listening to the NBA has never been better.
15:39Horford will leave the floor.
15:57The Hawks with the ball. 50 seconds left in the half.
16:00Passes to the right block. To end the drought. Garnett grabs the rock. To Allen.
16:10The D served it up on a platter and he still couldn't sink it. He can't be happy about that.
16:15Passes to the outside.
16:17It's ripped down by Pachulio. They lead 21 to 10. Six second difference between the shot clock and the game clock.
16:30Swings it to Smith. The pass to Williams. Backs him down.
16:37Shoots. Left one. Rips the corn. Williams came through on the low block. Nice move.
16:43Passes to Pierce. Lets it go from the wing. Pachulio corrals the miss inside. To Smith.
17:01Got it off in time but the buzzer beater was missed by Smith.
17:04And that concludes the first half. The score 23 to 10.
17:11Well home court advantage hasn't been much of a factor so far. We'll see if the crowd can give
17:16them a boost down the stretch. Okay it's time for our 2K Sports Halftime Report.
17:26Johnson has shown a lot of hustle out there. He's given a 100%
17:29effort out there. And you can bet he'll bring it out there in the second half.
17:40The Celtics are trailing by quite a bit. Pierce has been giving it his all.
17:44But they're gonna all have to kick it in high again the second half.
17:47Thanks Kenny. Now let's take a look at the team stats from the first half. The Hawks have been
18:00running the show so far and their offense is firing on all cylinders. If they can maintain
18:05their hot shooting this game may turn into a blowout. Now let's go to our Craig Sager for the
18:10Gatorade Around the Cooler update. Craig? Well guys after the first half I talked with Doc Rivers,
18:19coach of the Celtics. He told me that he's really happy with the way they've been playing so far.
18:23He's been especially pleased with their effort on the boards, saying, we knew that rebounding would
18:28be a key for us and we've done a great job controlling the boards. All right Craig, we should
18:34be ready to go. Moment zero.
18:49Pierce inbounds it to start the second half. Passes it to Garnett, tries to back down.
18:57Skipped it to Allen. Ripped down inside by Horford. Garnett intercepted the pass.
19:04The pass to Rondo. Feeds it to the middle. Takes it in. Pierce grabs the offensive rebound.
19:14Still can't get it to fall. Limiting second chance bucket is a hallmark of solid D. They're really
19:21controlling the boards right here. About four and a half minutes left in the third quarter.
19:26Passes back to Pierce. The long two was missed by Pierce. The Hawks with the ball. They're shooting 16%
19:43from beyond the arc. Swung it to long. Skipped it to the right side.
19:48Throws it up. Can't hit the turnaround jumper. The Celtics bring it up. They trail by 13.
19:58The bounce pass to Pierce. Passes to Garnett.
20:02The tough shot. Defensive. He'll go to the line.
20:13Shooting two.
20:13He knocks down the first one.
20:26He gets them both.
20:31Pachulia inbounds it to long. The Hawks with the ball. Under four minutes left in the third quarter.
20:38Skip pass to Johnson.
20:42Passes it to the top of the key.
20:45Passes to the left block.
20:47Shoots from the post.
20:49Sinks it.
20:50He's not their go-to guy offensively. But when his number is called, he rolls to the occasion.
20:55The Celtics with the ball. They're five for 24 from the floor.
21:10Garnett tries to back him in.
21:13From 20 feet out.
21:14Werfer holds it in. And that's his sixth rebound of the game.
21:19The Hawks bring it up. They're leading by 13.
21:22Swings it to Smith.
21:28Bounce pass to Horford.
21:30Horford misses it from the wing.
21:32The Celtics with the ball. 2.59 left in the third.
21:38Passes to the top of the key.
21:41Passes to the left side.
21:43Pass, left side.
21:50Races up.
21:51Horford rips it down.
21:54Rondo can't be happy about that miss.
21:57They don't get much easier than that.
22:00Passes it to Smith.
22:04Feeds it down low.
22:05The pass to Long.
22:09From just inside the arc.
22:11A.C.
22:11Iron short but gets the kind roll and goes in.
22:15Timeout.
22:16Celtics.
22:17Inbound pass to Rondo.
22:40The Celtics bring it up.
22:42They're shooting 19% from the field.
22:48Garnett can tip it in.
22:50The Hawks with the ball.
22:52They're ahead 27 to 12.
22:55Passes to Smith.
22:57From downtown.
22:58Garnett snatches down the defensive board.
23:02Passes it to Rondo.
23:05Lobs it to Allen.
23:07Backs down.
23:09Let's it go.
23:10Trains it from just inside the three-point line.
23:14Allen made a heads-up play there to see the open man and get him the ball.
23:22They're playing him tight all the way up the court.
23:24Full court, man-to-man deal.
23:28Pass, top of the key.
23:32From just inside the arc, tickles the twine.
23:41They're one for eight for the quarter.
23:44Lobbed it to Garnett.
23:46Intercepted by Johnson.
23:47And that's going to be his second takeaway of the contest.
23:50To the right.
23:51Puts too much on it.
23:53To Allen.
23:54The Celtics with the ball.
23:56They're down 29 to 14.
24:00The pass to Perkins.
24:01Passes it over.
24:09Pass, right side.
24:11Allen.
24:13Off the mark from 16 feet out.
24:15The Hawks with the ball.
24:17An 0-3 left in the third.
24:21The lob to Johnson.
24:22Tries to back down.
24:26Passes to Law.
24:27This is an inside.
24:32Slammed down by Horford.
24:34Johnson is doing a great job of distributing.
24:37He's really been a catalyst for their offense.
24:41Inbound pass to Rondo.
24:43The Celtics with the ball.
24:45They're shooting 11% for the quarter.
24:50Garnett backs him down.
24:52The turnaround, Jay Horford.
24:54Holds it in.
24:55Rondo.
24:56Intercepted the pass.
24:58Clanked off the right iron by Garnett.
25:01Here, Scott, the bucket, and the foul.
25:05If you're going to foul, at least make sure they don't get the bucket.
25:09Rough sequence for the deep.
25:11He can't complete the three-point play.
25:14They're leading by 15.
25:16Passes to Pachulia.
25:18Six-second difference between the shot clock and the game clock.
25:22The shot from the right block was canned by Smith.
25:25The Celtics with the ball.
25:2721 seconds left in the third.
25:29Bounced it to the high post.
25:31The pass cut off by Horford.
25:35Passes it to the middle.
25:37Johnson doesn't get enough under it.
25:40To Pierce.
25:43The pass to Rondo.
25:45Behind the arc.
25:46Automatic.
25:47Score three!
25:52We're at the end of the third, and it's a double-digit game.
25:54The score, 33-19.
25:57We still have one quarter to go.
25:59Kenny, who talks as to who will win the player of the game?
26:02Well, it's a tough one, but I'll venture to guess.
26:04Johnson has been playing well, and they're leading by double digits.
26:08He could just be our player of the game.
26:10Thanks, Kenny.
26:11Now it's time to begin the fourth quarter.
26:12In the third quarter.
26:20Williams inbounds it to start the final quarter.
26:26Passes to the high post.
26:27Passes far side
26:34Williams gives the up
26:36Heads to the rim
26:38Chokes on the layup
26:39Missing layups are good for one thing
26:41Turning your fans against you
26:44Skips it to Pierce
26:45Beyond the arc
26:47Oh, off target
26:48Kicks it out to Speedy
26:55Bounces it to Williams
27:00With the shot
27:03Hits the jumper
27:05The Celtics with the ball
27:20They're shooting 23% for the game
27:23Garnett tries to post him up
27:25Gets in close
27:28Williams grabs the defensive rebound
27:30The Hawks with the ball
27:33Right around
27:33Four minutes left in the game
27:35The bounce pass to Williams
27:38Passes to Speedy
27:40Log to Pachulia
27:43Passes it to Claxton
27:46Dish to Childress
27:48Goes up
27:50Pops it in on the layup
27:51Nice dive
27:52He dished it inside
27:54And it was right on the money
27:55The Celtics bring it up
27:59They're down big
28:00Backs in
28:04Let's it go from the left block
28:09Hits the far iron
28:11But it goes in
28:12The Hawks with the ball
28:30They're one for seven
28:32From long range
28:33Passes to the left corner
28:35Log down low
28:40Tries to back him in
28:42To Pachulia
28:43Jacks up the triple
28:46Cans the shot
28:48The Celtics call time
28:50Herford will hit the floor
29:132.58 left in the fourth
29:20Swings it to Allen
29:24Takes the three
29:26Count
29:27The Hawks
29:28Will take a timeout here
29:50They're shooting 25%
30:00From beyond the arc
30:01Skip pass to Williams
30:03Dumps it to the middle
30:11Horford backs down
30:13Horford can't connect
30:16From short range
30:17The Celtics
30:19With the ball
30:19They're behind
30:20By 16
30:21Piers
30:23Snacked on the way up
30:24And he'll get two shots
30:26At the line
30:26Shooting two
30:30He gets the first of two
30:36He gets them both
30:432.23 left in the game
30:56Passed it to Williams
30:58Dishes to the middle
31:06Horford tries to back him in
31:09Reeled in by Garnett
31:11That's his eighth rebound
31:12Of the contest
31:13The Celtics
31:14With the ball
31:15They're shooting 27%
31:17From the floor
31:18Passed it to the left side
31:20Shot was a little short
31:22But it was dropped in
31:23By Childress
31:23Childress
31:24Childress found a gap
31:26And took it right to the right
31:27They're trailing
31:3542-26
31:37Lobbed it to Garnett
31:39He's double teamed
31:41Pass to Allen
31:42The basket was buried
31:45By Allen
31:46The Hawks
31:47Use their second
31:48To last timeout
32:08Horford will head to the bench
32:09Skips it to the left side
32:25Passes inside
32:26Clides in
32:29Tries to lay it in
32:30But it doesn't go
32:31The pass to Allen
32:33Allen
32:35No good with the finger roll
32:37The Hawks
32:38Bring it up
32:39They should slow it down
32:40And use some clock
32:41Passes to Williams
32:46Skips it to Williams
32:49Jacks up the triple
32:54Hits the far iron
32:56But it goes in
32:57Sometimes you're good
32:59Sometimes you're lucky
33:00They got lucky out there
33:01They need to find
33:06Some answers here
33:07Passes it to Allen
33:09Passes it to Allen
33:09Backs him down
33:11Kick out to Allen
33:14The Celtics
33:17Touched it last
33:18Right before it went out of bounds
33:19Horford comes in off the bench
33:22Dumps it to Williams
33:35Dumps it off
33:36The pass to Williams
33:40To Williams
33:44Passes to the left block
33:46Six seconds to shoot
33:48Wides in
33:49Bounces off the left rim
33:51And out
33:52The Celtics with the ball
33:5442 seconds left
33:55In the game
33:56Passes to Garnett
33:59Garnett
34:03Lays it
34:05Right in
34:05Garnett said
34:07No one gonna guard me
34:08Oh well
34:09Easy layup
34:10Excellent ball movement
34:20For them thus far
34:21Seven second difference
34:26Between the shot clock
34:27And the game clock
34:29Allen picked it off
34:31Back there
34:31And that is his
34:32Second takeaway
34:33Of the contest
34:34Kevin there
34:35Too far behind
34:36This one looks like
34:37It may be out of reach
34:38He got a little room
34:39At the rim
34:40And laid it in
34:41Great play
34:42The Trey
34:52Perkins
34:54Is on it
34:55To run
34:56From midcourt
34:57That'll do it
35:01The Hawks
35:02Beat the Celtics
35:0345-32
35:05Both teams
35:06Gave their all
35:07No doubt about it
35:08Kevin
35:09The Hawks
35:10Won this game
35:10Thanks to their
35:11Dominance down low
35:12They played stifling
35:13Defense in the middle
35:14And on the other end
35:15They pounded the ball
35:17Inside with repeated success
35:19Thanks Kenny
35:19Now it's time to see
35:21The player of the game
35:22And with good reason
35:26Kevin
35:26He made the difference
35:27Out there
35:27And he gets the nod
35:28No doubt about that
35:30Johnson
35:31Simply dominated
35:3210 points
35:337 assists
35:342 steals
35:35And he's the player
35:36Of the game
35:37Time for us
35:41To say goodbye
35:42For Kenny Smith
35:43And Craig Sager
35:44This is Kevin Harlan
35:45Thanks for joining us
35:46For this presentation
35:47Of the NBA
35:48On 2K Sports
35:50On 2K Sports