Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 25 | 26 | 38 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 111-106. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.