Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 40 | 28 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hawks 128-121. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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.
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.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.