Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hawks 112-111. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.