Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 132 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 27 | 38 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics held off the Hawks 132-123. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.