Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head

Celtics built their historical edge pre-1996, winning 217 of 337 decided meetings (64%). In the modern era they are 73-62 against each other (54% Celtics). The teams have met in 4 NBA Finals, making this one of the most championship-tested rivalries in league history. Games average a 10.8-point winning margin, with the largest decided blowout coming via Celtics' 37-point win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Celtics hold a 12-8 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1960s produced the deepest sample with 99 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series and the era that anchors most of its statistical character. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1949, so the rivalry has now spanned 77 seasons of league history. Most recent result: Hawks won 112-102 on Mar 30, 2026. Through the 2020s Celtics have led 18-12 between the teams.