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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 30 33 21 114
Atlanta HawksHawks 32 28 36 23 119

After Action Report

The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 119-114. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.