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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 29 25 37 117
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 37 38 29 130

After Action Report

The Hawks pulled away from the Celtics 130-117. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.