Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 38 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics rolled past the Hawks 123-103. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.