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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
140
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 37 26 42 35 140
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 29 27 24 115

After Action Report

The Hawks demolished the Celtics 140-115. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.