Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 32 | 33 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hawks 119-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.