Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Celtics 106-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.