Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
143
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 25 | 40 | 125 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 36 | 44 | 33 | 143 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks handled the Celtics 143-125. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.