Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 19 | 28 | 16 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Celtics 96-90. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.