Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
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Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Hawks 106-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · 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.