Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks shocked the Celtics 113-109. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.