Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 34 | 19 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics took care of the Hawks 114-99. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
