Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 16 | 27 | 34 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 29 | 40 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Hawks 118-110. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.