Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 131-109. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.