Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 39 | 21 | 38 | 129 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Hawks 129-118. Celtics torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.