Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 45 | 35 | 28 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 145-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.