Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hawks 101-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.