Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 120-89. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.