Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
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Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Celtics 110-102. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.