Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 106 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Hawks 106-92. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.