Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Celtics 117-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.