Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 33 | 37 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Hawks 127-117. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; 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.
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.