Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 37 | 21 | 31 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hawks 116-108. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.