Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 116-90. Celtics torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.