Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hawks 119-117. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.