Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Celtics 115-99. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.