Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 29 | 15 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hawks 105-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hawks. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.