Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 124 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Hawks 124-114. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.