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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 29 27 29 114
Atlanta HawksHawks 29 28 18 22 97

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Celtics outlasted the Hawks 114-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.