Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 107-105. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.