Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 101 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Celtics 106-101. Every possession went the Hawks way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.