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.