Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 34 | 24 | 27 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks upended the Celtics 123-117. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.