Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics knocked off the Hawks 109-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.