Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 34 | 32 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Hawks 111-100. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.