Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
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Atlanta HawksHawks
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks survived the Celtics 97-96. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.