Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 11 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hawks shocked the Celtics 113-91. Lineup balance gave the Hawks a clear synergy edge. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.