Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are exposed against the Boston Celtics.

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At halftime of Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, the Celtics lead the Hawks by 30 points when,

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Cedric Maxwell called to Dominique Wilkins across the media dining area in TD Garden's underbelly.

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"Nique!" exclaimed the former Boston great turned announcer to his Atlanta opponent, fighting back his laughter.

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"I give," the Hall of Famer said, thus ending the game and possibly the series 24 minutes in. "I give."

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The Celtics established dominance in the opening in just 11 seconds. Jaylen Brown intercepted ,

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Hawks point guard Trae Young's initial pass attempt, halted in transition, surveyed four defenders .

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Parted them like the Red Sea, laying in the first of his 29 points with the ease reserved for pregame warmups.

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"I'm just letting them know right away that it's going to be a long night," Brown explained.

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