Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 13 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 116-93. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.