Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Hawks 125-105. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.