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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
133
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 31 34 31 130
Atlanta HawksHawks 39 35 32 27 133

After Action Report

The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 133-130. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.