Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 18 | 19 | 30 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 21 | 34 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks took care of the Celtics 118-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.