Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Hawks 102-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.