Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Hawks 112-97. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.