Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 14 | 25 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks knocked off the Celtics 102-96. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
