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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.