Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Celtics 117-102. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.