Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
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Boston CelticsCeltics
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 98-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.