Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 125 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 125-92. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · 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.