Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 38 | 30 | 130 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics survived the Hawks 130-129. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.