Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
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Boston CelticsCeltics
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hawks 103-101. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
