Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 32 | 19 | 24 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Hawks 121-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.