Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 128 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 32 | 25 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hawks 130-128. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.