Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks survived the Celtics 126-123. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.