Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 22 | 23 | 34 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 124-97. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.