Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
59
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
140
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 9 | 26 | 8 | 59 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 37 | 25 | 46 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 140-59. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.