Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks took care of the Celtics 116-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.