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NBA: Boston 94, Atlanta 87

ATLANTA, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Jordan Crawford heated up down the stretch with 10 fourth-quarter points Saturday and Boston rallied to overcome Atlanta 94-87, snapping a six-game skid.

Crawford's outburst came as the Celtics were trailing by 12 points in the final period. He finished with 12 points with 10 assists.

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Brandon Bass added 17 points for Boston, which went on a 10-0 run and took the lead on a pair of Bass free throws with 3:31 remaining.

Jeff Green (16 points) and Jared Sullinger (15) also reached double figures.

The Hawks were paced by Al Horford with 18 points with seven rebounds. Jeff Teague supplied 13 points and 10 assists for Atlanta.

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