Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 23 | 34 | 25 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 110-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.