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Hawks Force Celtics to Game 7

Joe Johnson's three-pointer with a minute remaining holds up

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(Newser) – Atlanta just won't let go of its first trip to the postseason in nine years. The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining and the Hawks held on for a 103-100 victory Friday.

"Seven! Seven! Seven!" chanted the Philips Arena crowd. Marvin Williams led the Hawks with 18 points despite missing much of the fourth quarter with a sprained left knee. Kevin Garnett had 22 for the Celtics and Ray Allen added 20, but Paul Pierce - the other member of Boston's Big Three - fouled out on a disputed call in the fourth quarter.

Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams (24) celebrates as Boston Celtics forward James Posey (41) and Celtics guard Rajon Rondo leave the court after the Hawks won Game 6 Friday in Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams (24) celebrates as Boston Celtics forward James Posey (41) and Celtics guard Rajon Rondo leave the court after the Hawks won Game 6 Friday in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins (43) and forward Paul Pierce (34) look on during the fourth quarter of Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Hawks on Friday, May 2, 2008.
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins (43) and forward Paul Pierce (34) look on during the fourth quarter of Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Hawks on Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson, left, drives as Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins (43) defends during the first quarter of Game 6 in their first-round playoff series Friday, May 2, 2008 in Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson, left, drives as Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins (43) defends during the first quarter of Game 6 in their first-round playoff series Friday, May 2, 2008 in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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