Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 21 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Hawks 119-86. Celtics' starting five clicked while the Hawks looked disjointed. 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. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.