Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 29 | 42 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Hawks 126-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.