Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 104-102. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
