Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 32 | 8 | 28 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Hawks 118-99. Celtics torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.