Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 41 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 128-105. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.