Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 127 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 37 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 127-124. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.