Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Celtics 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.