10:39 - Celtics take the lead on a Kendrick Perkins FG, 4-2, but Al Horford responds with a jumper to make it 4-4. The crowd is roaring with each basket.

9:26 - Josh Smith gets called for a charge, and though I disagree with the call, Smoove was a bit out of control. I want him being the receiver tonight, not the distributor.

8:38 - We don't look crisp on offense right now, with two straight turnovers. We aren't going to what works, and meanwhile, the Celtics are firing on all cylinders. Paul Pierce is 4-4 from the field for 8 points. I don't like him very much.

7:35 - Joe gets his first shot and hits it, but we aren't getting any stops right now. Still, the pace of the game is a little quicker, which favors us. 12-9 Celtics.

6:26 - Horford gets position inside on Pierce, who is forced to foul him. The home crowd absolutely loves Al. I continue to marvel at his presence in this series, and I hope we go to him often tonight.

6:01 - Mike Bibby draws a foul on Rajon Rondo, and the Hawks have drawn 3 shooting fouls, which bodes well. They have to attack tonight.

5:07 - Too many easy baskets for the Celtics so far. 18-14 Celtics after a short Josh Smith jumper.

4:34 - Al Horford gets called for a foul on what appeared to be a clean block on Kevin Garnett. He missed one-of-two, and I honestly think the crowd here has had an affect on the Celtics FT shooting in the games here. I don't know their percentage on the season, but I would bet it's been lower here in the playoffs.

0:00 - Sorry, short break for technical difficulties. In talking to assistant coach Bob Bender before tonight's game, he talked about how Atlanta needed to attack tonight. The Celtics were willing to give the Hawks jump shots, and Atlanta needed to be patient and not just take the first open look from the perimeter they got. Well, so far that plan has worked for Boston, as Atlanta has scored only six points in the paint. It's 32-20 Celtics lead at the end of one. The Hawks have their work cut out for them.