Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 101-97. 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. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.