Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 31 | 34 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Hawks 112-106. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.