Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 125 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 35 | 20 | 41 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hawks 125-122. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hawks. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.