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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks stunned the Celtics 118-112. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. An upset for the books.
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.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.