Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 16 | 27 | 18 | 92 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Celtics 115-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.