Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 29 | 23 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 109-105. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.