Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 85 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 31 | 32 | 39 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 139-85. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.