Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Hawks 95-89. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; Hawks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.