Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 37 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hawks 122-113. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.