Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Celtics 122-103. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.