Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics fended off the Hawks 109-102. Celtics torched the Hawks on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.