Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 18 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 106-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.