Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 40 | 21 | 24 | 32 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 15 | 31 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Celtics 117-99. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.