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Celtics 79, Hawks 76

Celtics hold on in Atlanta

By Charles Odum

 |  Associated Press  

  March 20, 2012

Ray Allen hit two 3-pointers in Boston’s 13-0 run in the fourth quarter and protected the lead with two free throws in the final seconds as the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 79-76 on Monday night

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