Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Hawks 116-95. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.