Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks snuck past the Celtics 114-113. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.