Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 103 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 42 | 23 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Celtics 126-103. Hawks' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.