Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 101 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Hawks 101-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.