Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
138
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 40 | 32 | 37 | 138 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Celtics 138-112. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.