Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 42 | 31 | 31 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Celtics 140-119. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.