The Celtics are still making history. It's the good kind for a change.

Boston is off to its best start in 20 years after beating the Atlanta Hawks 106-83 Friday night behind another superb all-around game by Kevin Garnett.

The 10-time All-Star but first-year Celtic had 27 points, 19 rebounds, six assists and three blocks against a young and improving Atlanta team. Boston is much older but has improved more since posting the second worst record in the franchise's impressive history last season.