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by Mike Prada • Jan 30, 2010 12:42 PM EST
Two years ago, the Celtics beat the Hawks in a seven-game playoff series. Even though it went the distance, the clear conclusion was that the Hawks were still Boston's little brother.That clearly cannot be said any longer.
With last night's 100-91 win, the Hawks completed a four-game season series sweep of the Celtics. We're not talking about a fluke anymore, we're talking about a trend. The Hawks officially own the Celtics.
How have the Hawks done it? SB Nation's Celtics Blog gives 10 reasons for Atlanta's success against the C's this season. Check it out if you're a Celtics fan still searching for answers or an NBA fan that loves seeing Celtics fans overanalyze.
(We love you, Celtics fans. I come in peace. I promise. Embrace your obsessiveness.).
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