Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 37 | 22 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Hawks 128-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.