Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
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Atlanta HawksHawks
139
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 138 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 20 | 33 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Celtics 139-138 in double overtime. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.