Hawks are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Chemistry Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 17 20 25 27 89
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 29 28 26 112

After Action Report

The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 112-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.