Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hawks 108-104. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.